Gorse in bloom on Campfield Marsh
1st May
A sunny although blustery day, with a helm wind blowing. Nevertheless butterflies and dragonflies could be seen flying in the shelter of the Lonning and the hedgerows were full of birdsong.
Four-spotted Chaser dragonfly on poolside vegetation
Small Copper butterfly on track
Small Tortoiseshell butterfly
Red Admiral butterfly
Willow, Sedge and Garden Warblers, both Whitethroat and Lesser Whitethroat and also Chiffchaff, were to be heard along the Lonning hedgerows. There was even a Cuckoo calling in the distance. This Willow Warbler came out to have a look at us as we walked by.
3rd May
Weather still glorious. Flock of Curlew flying along the saltmarsh edge.
Dunnock singing along marsh edge.
5th May
Black-headed Gulls harassing a Heron. Eventually it flew off to find a more peaceful fishing spot.
6th May
Large Red Damselfly on trackside vegetation
Sedge Warbler singing from Lonning hedge.
Little Grebe on Meadow Pools
Mallards had taken up residence on one of the Meadow pools.
Rain at last! Chaffinch taking advantage of the puddles left by the overnight rain.
9th May
Male Azure damselfly.
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Hot sunny weather during the day was causing thunderstorms to build up towards evening.
Barn Owl could be seen hunting along the saltmarsh at dusk most days now.
Hunting along the top of the saltmarsh.
Success!
13th May
Buzzard's favourite perch at the end of the wood, viewed from hide.
Mixed cattle grazing the meadows.
Quacking Mallard on Meadow Pools
May Blossom in hedgerows near the hide.
Moorhen in pool infront of the hide.
Oystercatchers landing on tideline at dusk.
Wall butterfly on bluebells.
Little Grebe collecting weed.
Noticeboard with Reserve sightings upto 14th May