Exminster Marsh, Exminster, Devon
I had a very quick walk along the railway path at lunchtime. A few singing Eurasian Reed Warblers were the only bird species of note. Butterflies included Comma, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Large White and Small White, a few Dragonflies in the form of Broad-bodied Chaser, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly and Common Darter. A few Bee and Fly species that I have no idea of the ID.
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| Bee species |
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| Speckled Wood |
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| Fuller’s Teasel |
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| Formosan Thistle |
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| Fly Species |
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| Blue-tailed Damselfly (mating pair) |
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| Meadow Brown |
Bystock Pools, Devon
A walk around the meadow area after work. Lots of Butterflies and Dragonflies on offer. Marbled White, Comma, Small Skipper, Large Skipper, Ringlet, Speckled Wood, Large White and Small White. Dragonflies included, Commo Blue Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly and Keeled Skimmer. Very quiet on the bird front.
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| Comma |
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| Ringlet |
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| Marbled White |
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| Large Skipper |
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| Keeled Skimmer (Female) |
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| Caterpillars (I am useless at identifying caterpillar species so I don’t know what these are) |
There was also another very noisy flying beast in the form of an Apache Helicopter that hovered over the meadow for a few minutes.
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| Apache Helicopter |
Undisclosed Site, Near Exmouth, Devon
With perfect conditions for viewing European Nightjar, it seemed rude to do so. The conditions did indeed prove perfect and the birds didn't disappoint with 45 minutes of constant views, churring, calling and wing clapping.
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| A cracking full moon |
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| European Nightjar (Male) |
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| European Nightjar (Male and Female) |
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| European Nightjar (Male) |
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