Carlton Marsh SWT

 Thanks to SWT for the opportunity to get in the wild as they loaned me the disability scooter, without it there is no way that I could get around. So indebted to all staff and the organisation. The day warmed up as it went on and by the end of the day it was very pleasant. Birding was as it always is at the end of June, in other words don't expect to much. Nothing of majo0r interest, but then we get to blasé. But I did get a good pic of SEDGE WARBLER, but not very natural as it sat on a barred wire fence. In respect of major interest I managed to get a bad pic of several LESSER . A first for me.

Carlton Marsh SWT

 Here again and good to meet up with some old friend. Let alone other volunteers and those who just love to walk the marshes. I most enjoyed the obliging HARE who stood for ages without any movement. Altogether 33 species and SMALL TORT, FOUR SPOTTED CHASSER, NORFOLK HAWKER, LONG TAILED SKIMMER. Several SWIFTS and SWALLOW, SAND MARTIN and only one LITTLE EGERET.

Pathways Care Farm

 Regular visit and despite the shortage of water things are very much alive. The wild daises along the bund are remarkable. With 23 species and three new dragonflies for the year with EMPORER, BROAD BODIED and BLACK TAILED SKIMMER. The COOT has now made a floating nest and is incubating. There is also at least one LITTLE GREBE chick.