Tag Archives: 24th March

Emperor Moth – 24th March

March 24, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 24th March, Emperor MothPete Smith

Mid-afternoon three male Emperor Moths were attracted to a pheromone lure. RW.

Sand Martin – 24th March

March 24, 2021Recent wildlife sightings24th March, Barn Owl, river, Sand MartinPete Smith

Three Sand Martins have arrived and were seen over the river, close to the railway bridge. JDn.

In the evening a Barn Owl was seen hunting near the sub-station. IP.

Orange-tip – 24th March

March 24, 2019Recent wildlife sightings2019, 24th March, Brimstone, Comma, Lower Path, Orange Tip., Oystercatcher, Sand Martin, Small TortoiseshellPete Smith

This morning there were plenty of insects about, especially bees. An Orange-tip was seen on the Lower Path as well as three Commas, two Peacocks, a Brimstone and several Small Tortoiseshells. A Sand Martin was seen near the railway bridge and three Oystercatchers were on the flooded field across the river. PS.

Sand Martin – 24th March

March 24, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 24th March, Chiffchaff, Oystercatcher, Sand MartinPete Smith

This morning a Sand Martin flew over the site towards the south. There were two Chiffchaffs singing and an Oystercatcher was on the river. PS.