3rd August

The first misty morning of the autumn, partly caused by vandals setting fire to some straw bales.
Brimstone Moth
Common Darter in the wetland area.


Willow Warbler: 2 with the tit flock in area 25.
Chiffchaff: 3 with the above flock in area 25.
Blackcap: 10, three in area 25 and 7 in area 29.
Common Tern: 1 over the lake.
Egyptian Goose: 5 on the the lake.
Swifts: There seems to have been a major departure of birds in the area. Unless they are enjoying flying at high altitude, for the first time in ages.