Tag Archives: 8th July

Grasshopper Warbler – 8th July

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This morning there was a Grasshopper Warbler reeling in the corner of the Wader Scrape. A female Peregrine was on the pylon and a Six-belted Clearwing was seen on the Causeway. PS.

A Little Ringed Plover and two Yellow Wagtails were seen on the Eco-park. IEP.

At about 16.30 the Bittern was seen crossing the Slurry Lagoon and dropping into a reed bed. JDn

Pyramidal Orchids – 8th July

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Another 21 Pyramidal Orchids were found on the north facing slope of the Deep Pit. A Hobby was the cause of a disturbance amongst the Swallows by the Railway Bridge. At least three Grasshopper Warblers were reeling around the Deep Pit. An Essex Skipper was found on the western end of the Slurry Lagoon.

Pyramidal Orchids