Tag Archives: 3rd July

Bittern – 3rd July

July 3, 2017Recent wildlife sightings2017, 3rd July, Bittern, Boundary Hedge, Gatekeeper, Peacock, Slurry Lagoon, Small TortoiseshellPete Smith

This morning there was a Bittern flying between the reed beds on the Slurry Lagoon. There were several Gatekeepers flying and the nettles by the Boundary Hedge had good numbers of Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell caterpillars. PS.

Hobby – 3rd July

July 3, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 3rd July, Causeway, Gatekeeper, Hobby, Pyramidal OrchidPete Smith

A Hobby was seen hawking for insects above the Causeway this morning. Some Pyramidal Orchids are now out and a Gatekeeper was seen. PS.

Little Ringed Plover – 3rd July

July 3, 2009Recent wildlife sightings2009, 3rd July, birds, Little Ringed Plovers, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

Three Little Ringed Plover were on the Slurry Lagoon with the gulls and terns this afternoon.