Shozzer and I were a bit stuck for ideas this morning as the spring birding passage is gradually winding down and there were no obvious targets to aim for. As is was quite sunny early on we decided to visit Wicksteed Park in search of Variable Damselflies. Joining us in Wickies were the horde of weekly park runners though their admirable exertions did not affect our quest and we headed to the fishing lake feeling quite optimistic.
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| Variable Damselflies |
Fortune favoured our efforts and we found quite a lot of Variables sheltering in waterside vegetation, Wickies continues to be the best site in the county for this species. Other odes in the general area were Hairy Dragonfly, Blue-tailed and Red-eyed Damselflies while the only butterfly was a Green-veined White. The only bird of note was a singing Cetti's Warbler and we didn't hang around for too long. On our way back to the car we saw a collection of tents and stalls as well as signs for a Woof Wag, the number of dogs suggested that it was a mutt related event but my curiosity was not sufficient enough to find out for sure!
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| Wood White |
Next and last wildlife spotting stop of the day was at Harry's Park Wood where Wood Whites were the main target. One did oblige us and gave some very good views as it nectared on Ground Ivy, it's great to confirm the presence of this delicate species here for another year. Other species noted here included Small and Green-veined Whites, Orange-tip, Holly Blue and Speckled Wood while the only bird of interest was a Cuckoo. Not for the first time our day finished in the Samuel Lloyd where several pints of Ruddles seemed as good a way as any to end the day.
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