Alan Shorrock and I paid a call on Summer Leys today hoping to connect with some interesting birds. Sadly the Leys did not provide too much in that respect and it was left to insects to supply most of the entertainment. There was plenty of sunshine for both us and the insects to enjoy and I was able to shed the fleece and wander around in shirtsleeves though the shorts may have to wait a little bit longer!
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| Painted Lady, Small Copper and Brimstone |
The best of a meagre selection of birds on view were a Ringed Plover, a couple of Common Sandpipers and a quartet of Hobbies. Butterflies were better represented and a faded looking Painted Lady was my first of the year, judging by its condition I suspect it was a newly arrived migrant. A Small Copper took second spot on the billing and there was an honourable mention in despatches for several Red Admirals too. Other species showing were Peacock, Small and Green-veined White, Brimstone, Orange-tip and Speckled Wood.
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| Red-eyed and Blue-tailed Damselflies and Banded Demoiselle |
Odes were responding to the warm conditions and I added several species to my growing year list. Several Blue-tailed Damselflies and rather more Red-eyeds were joined by at least three Hairy Dragonflies, I got pics of the first two but the dragons decided not to play ball. Common Blues were appropriately enough the most numerous species but there were decent numbers of both Azure and Banded Demoiselles on site too. Having decided that we had seen all that we were likely to it was time to head into Wellingborough for a well earned pint in the Coach and Horses.
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| Spitfire duo. |
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