Sunday, 14 May 2017

Sunny Sunday 14th May 2017

At last a break in the weather gave a few millimetres of rain over the last few days and has really freshened the vegetation, another benefit of a change of wind direction, this morning the visibility was superb.

The fresher conditions brought out quite a few bird watchers and walkers (without dogs) who all appeared to want to have a chat which is great.

A nice selection of birds were on show this morning, with the usual Stonechats, Skylarks, and Meadow Pipits the obvious species, but a secretive Shelduck will require further investigation, as will the pair of Common Ringed Plovers I watched on the fore-dunes.


Common Ringed Plover, pretending not to be seen

Butterflies were keeping their heads down with the westerly breeze but Dingy Skipper and Small Blue were on the wing. 

Some unsettled weather in the coming week may make finding wildlife a challenge, but don't forget the ramble with a ranger on Saturday 20th May.
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