More signs of migration today with a meadow pipit in fresh autumn plumage in the bushes on the western border. Frustratingly a probable lesser whitethroat disappeared but 2 common whitethroat and several blackcap were seen in the same area.
The mixed flock by the meccano included a willow warbler, female blackcap and goldcrest whilst several chiffies were dotted around.
Insect wise meadow browns are very much the dominant butterfly but odonta are quite mixed with southern hawker, and migrant hawker being added to the year list. A damselfly with a blue tail on the canal at wildside would not oblige with good enough views to see if it was a red-eyed which I have seen on local canals. the british dragonfly society has an excellent website with informative pictures for anyone who is interested.
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