An early start yesterday, to beat the dog walkers, to do my WeBS at Parc Taf Bargoed. Little of note on the water, though the Canada Geese have moved on - not sure what happened to the pair sitting on eggs.
The reed beds between the lakes and the climbing centre had at least 7, possibly 8, singing Reed Warblers - a site record - The previous max was 3 pairs last year - looks like it could be a bumper season for them here.
On the walk home I noticed a large moth resting on a fence. A quick photo, before it took off.
Mottled Beauty
After a lazy morning today, I wandered round Coed Cefn Fforest for a couple of hours. Both Wood Warblers were still holding territory whilst just a single Spot' Fly' was noted. A pair of Redstart scolded me, highly suggestive of a nest nearby.
Out on the bog at the top end, a Fitillary grabbed my attention. Three were feeding on Marsh Thistles, in an area out of bounds. Further hunting revealed 5 in the area I can access.
Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary
The walk home focused on insects, etc. One of the species I was particularly looking for is one of my favourite beetles, the Hazel Leaf-roller Weevil Apoderus coryli
Hazel Leaf-roller Weevil
One of the more unusually coloured insects found was an early instar of the leaf hopper Evacanthus interuptus. a tiny pink and white, candy striped bug.
Evacanthus interuptus
The reed beds between the lakes and the climbing centre had at least 7, possibly 8, singing Reed Warblers - a site record - The previous max was 3 pairs last year - looks like it could be a bumper season for them here.
On the walk home I noticed a large moth resting on a fence. A quick photo, before it took off.
After a lazy morning today, I wandered round Coed Cefn Fforest for a couple of hours. Both Wood Warblers were still holding territory whilst just a single Spot' Fly' was noted. A pair of Redstart scolded me, highly suggestive of a nest nearby.
Out on the bog at the top end, a Fitillary grabbed my attention. Three were feeding on Marsh Thistles, in an area out of bounds. Further hunting revealed 5 in the area I can access.
One of the more unusually coloured insects found was an early instar of the leaf hopper Evacanthus interuptus. a tiny pink and white, candy striped bug.
Cracking photos.
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