Tuesday, 8 April 2025

April 8th 2025

Three Redstart's back this morning along with another male Pied Flycatcher (2 x now). Also the first Willow Warbler of the year. Also noted ..........

Blackcap x 2

Chiffchaff ( everywhere)

Oystercatcher  x 6

Common Sandpiper  x 1

L R Plover x 1

Kingfisher  x 1

Swallow x 5

Sand Martin  x 2

House Martin  x 1

Teal x 4


Butterflies this morning 🦋

Orange-tip x 6 (first of the year)

Green Veined White  x 2

Peacock x 1

Small Tortoiseshell  x 3

Comma x 1


Monday, 7 April 2025

April 7th 2025

We have our first male Pied Flycatcher back on site one day earlier than last year.

Saturday, 5 April 2025

April 5th 2025

First Swallow noted today over the lake.

Friday, 4 April 2025

April 4th 2025

First Blackcap of the year singing at the north end .