Work party – Paul B, Jeff D, Nikki M
JD clearing nettles, PB & NM burning material in fire pit
Chiffchaff, Carrion Crow, Whitethroat, Wren, Blackcap, Pheasant heard, GS Woodpecker, Moorhen (heard), Great tit, Wood pigeon, Greenfinch (heard). Orange-tip 8, G-V White 3, Peacock 2, Speckled Wood 3. 30+ Large Red damselflies mainly around Bottom Pond, St Mark’s flies, Noon Fly. Hoverflies: Leucozona lucorum, Rhianga campestris, Eristalis nemorum. Early Mining Bee (Andrena haemorrhoa), Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis), Wolf Spider (Pardosa sp.). Cola-nut Gall – Andricus lignicola. Tadpoles in Bottom Pond. In flower:Bugle, Yellow Archangel, Bush Vetch.