The lowering of the water levels in the Folly Pond and whooper pond continue to offer really good mud for feeding waders. So the Black-tailed godwits have been very entertaining to watch and have been joined by a supporting cast of Greenshank, Snipe and a Ruff during the week. The congregation of birds has brought in a Peregrine a couple of times looking for something to eat. An Osprey drifted south over Powhillon early last Saturday morning (27th Aug) – maybe the last of the year?
The wildlife garden has been spectacular in the recent warm weather with a swarm of insects using it. At one point there were 7 Red admiral, 1 Painted lady and 1 Small tortoiseshell on one of the flowering plants.
29th August
Back pond
31st August
Lochar water
2nd September
Feature photo - Ruff by Lucy Mortlock