Hornet Robberfly and other stuff

Sunny spells, 20°, breezy NW.

2 Common Redstart still present on the hill in the usual hedgerow but very elusive. Also present in the same stretch were a Willow Warbler, several Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap and several Common Whitethroat.

A deceased rabbit on the hill was attracting the attention of 8 Red Kite, a Buzzard and several Carrion Crow and Magpie

2 Kestrel also present.

All the cereal crops around the hill have now been harvested and the Corn Buntings and Reed Buntings have now gone.

Mammals: Brown Hare.

Dragonflies: Common Darter.

Butterflies: fewer around, Brimstone, Large White, Small White, Common Blue, Holly Blue, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown and Ringlet.

Insects: Hornet Robberfly.

Hornet Robberfly
5 Red Kite
Small Tortoiseshell
Brimstone
Common Darter


from Cholsey Wildlife https://cholseywildlife.blogspot.com/2020/08/hornet-robberfly-and-other-stuff.html

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