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Latest Sightings May 2010

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For previous months sightings see Archive

The"Area Seen" refers to the 10 sections that the Brook has been
split into for monitoring purposes (see Wildlife page).

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Birds .

30/05/10

Another sign of breeding sucess a juvenile Nuthatch was seen at feeders in Area 5 also a
family of Blue Tits were seen nearby.

20/05/10

Seen and heard in Area 1 at Gorrick Plantation at 2115 2
Churring Nightjars

18/05/10

Coming to garden feeders in Area 5 today a lovely pair of
Bullfinchesand a
Nuthatch .Later in the day 11 Herring
Gull's flew over calling flying SE over the Emm.

14/05/10

16/05/10

Sitting in my garden at 06:30 this morning paid dividends
as a Ring- necked Parakeet flew over calling
flying SE over the Emm.

14/05/10

An early walk along the river this morning revealed that
whilst the breeding season is well under way for some with a pair
of Mistle Thrushes feeding a very noisy
youngster on the grass behind Morrisons and Blackbirds and Blue and Great
Tits flying back and forwards with beak fulls of insects to feed
hungry young. Male Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs were still singing trying to find a
mate.. Later in the day 9 Swifts and a Swallow were seen flying over.

12/05/10

10Swifts2 House Martins and numerous Swallows seen over and adjacent to the Emm in Area
10 near Black Swan Sailing club jetty at 07:30. Also 1 Grey Wagtail

06/05/10

3 Swifts seen over the Emm to
the rear of Morrisons this afternoon

03/05/10

Seen today in Area 10. A Garden
Warbler and Whitethroat were both
singing alongside the Emm by the bridge to Black Swan Sailing Clubat
06:30 . In Area 4 & 5 at least 4 singing Chifchaffs were heard and 2 Blackcaps.. Raptors included 2
Red Kites & a Sparrowhawk being
mobbed by a single Goldfinch.

01/05/10

Seen today in Area 2 Sparrowhawk,
Kestrel, male Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 3 Swallow's, Moorhen & Stock
Dove. A male Blackcap was also singing
in Area 3 near the bridge over the Emm at Oakey Drive.

Insects

30/05/10

A Bank Holiday Bug hunt in
Area's 5 & 8 revealed the following 7-Spot
Ladybird, 24-Spot Ladybird, Butterflies: Green veined White, Large White ,Orange Tip & 2 Small
Coppers. Damselflies: Common Blue, Large
Red Roesel's Bush Cricket, Hornet and
the day flying moth Mother Shipton this moth
is named for the pattern on the forewing which is believed to resemble
the legendary Yorkshire witch Mother Shipton. Look closely at the wing
and you can see a face.

23/05/10

In Area 10 by Black Swan Lake Sailing Club. Large Red Damselfly,Red -eyed Damselfly & Common Blue
Damselfly

21/05/10

Freshly emerged Damselflies
were seen alongside the Emm at Dinton Pastures today. A Speckled Wood & Orange Tip butterfly seen in
Area 5 today. 5 Maybugs were caught overnight
in the moth trap.

14/05/10

Caught in the moth trap in Area 5 Shuttle shaped Dart, Heart & Dart & Flame
ShoulderAlso caught were 2 Maybugs

12/05/10

Seen today in Area 10 St Marks
Fly

09/05/10

With the cold weather the moth trap has not been used much
recently.Only 4 moths caught in Area 5 . A Brimstone
, Pale Mottled Willow, Mottled Pug & Common Pug

01/05/10

Seen today in Area 2 Large White &
Orange Tip

Other Wildlife

Mammals

12/04/10

Although not a sighting from this month this magnificent
picture has only just been received. The fox that can just be seen
sitting on the top of the Crack Willow was captured by Barbara Stagles
during a bird survey on her mobile phone.

09/05/10

In Area10 an unfortunately dead Badger was seen on the A329M at the point where the
piped section of the Emm flows under the motorway.

02/05/10

In Area 5 a probable Roe Deer
was seen to the rear of Morrisons. Sighting by Pamela Small

01/05/10

Seen today in Area 2 Rabbit

Plants & Trees

14/05/10

All along the Emm signs of colour are appearing. including
Comfrey & Green Alkanet.