Today was a hot one - it got to 30 degrees as I walked along the Mere towards Wassand this afternoon. It was cooler this morning so I'm glad I wasn't going far in the afternoon sun.
Earlier in the week it transpired that we have 8 Lapwing chicks! At least 2 broods of differing ages. The gangs from the two fields have combined now and up to 6 adult birds are patrolling the area so could be 3 broods.
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1 of 8 Lapwing chicks on the south side
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More Lapwings
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On Tuesday I was surprised by a Grey Heron taking off as I approached the water's edge - they don't often come down on the shoreline during office hours 😉
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Grey Heron lifting off
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There are more and more young birds to be seen around the Mere and it was great to watch a small family group of Wrens feeding under the willows.
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Adult and juv Wren
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Juvenile Wren
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There are several leverets about too, I saw 4 on Thursday morning, with 3 adult Brown Hares but too distant to get a photo of them together.
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Adult Brown Hare
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The fields are gathering interest as summer wears on with moths and butterflies adding to the wildlife on show. Tiny black Chimney Sweeper moths are abundant now.
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Chimney Sweeper moth
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I also disturbed what I think is a Yellow Shell moth in second field.
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Yellow Shell moth
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The larger dragonflies are emerging now and it was pleasing to see a newly emerged Migrant Hawker on the south side.
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Migrant Hawker
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Coming up to date with a couple of images from this morning, this Sedge Warbler came so close I couldn't focus on it at times. Brilliant views of this lovely bird.
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Sedge Warbler in Heslop's
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