
Webb’s Wainscot ~ Aug 9, 2022
Over 300 species of moths were recorded from the ABO moth trap situated at our research station this year.
The latest addition is this Webb’s Wainscot, a very scarce visitor here.
Photo: Matt Scragg.
Over 300 species of moths were recorded from the ABO moth trap situated at our research station this year.
The latest addition is this Webb’s Wainscot, a very scarce visitor here.
Photo: Matt Scragg.
Western Bonelli’s Warbler this morning.
Photo:JH.
Assistant Warden Matt Scragg spotted this young green colour-ringed Mediterranean Gull this afternoon in Longis Bay, Ring No.R5VV.
Migrants are moving south, this morning Willow Warblers and Sedge Warblers ( both migrants here) were amongst 70 birds ringed. Locally it appears that Blackcaps have had a productive breeding season.
Image, one of this morning’s Willow Warblers (JH).
This morning we had a call from a concerned resident explaining that a bird had hit a window and may be injured, we suspected that the subject may be a Sparrowhawk and assistant warden Matt went along to investigate. The result was both positive and exciting as the bird in question had quickly recovered from it’s collision and after a brief inspection flew away strongly,
The bird was in fact a recently fledged Cuckoo – (photo MS)
Around 2,200 Balearic Shearwaters just north of Herm with Naturetrek this afternoon
Photo JH
With the help of our work experience student Abbi Davies who is visiting from the UK we’ve set up a couple of these water stations for birds to visit during the heat wave. If you have a bird bath please keep it full and clean to assist the birds through this hot spell, and well done Abbi!
Photo by Matt Scragg
A couple of days in Guernsey between leading tours for Naturetrek on Herm and Sark showcasing The Bailiwick Islands diverse flora and fauna we took the opportunity to attend a La Societe Guernesiaise run rock pooling event at Portelet Bay.
It was very well run, popular, informative, and fun discovering numerous species from crabs and lobsters, sea anemones, fish, molluscs, seaweeds and sea squirts. Photos below taken this afternoon (JH) Squat Lobster and Snakelocks anemone. A fantastic experience for over 60 participants more than half of whom were children, well done all involved and thanks for the invitation.