Monday, 25 May 2026

25th May 2026

 Weather:  S force 1     sunny and very hot

 

On what is probably the hottest bank holiday ever at Hilbre, few birds made unexpected appearances. There were 6 Pied Wagtails seen and a female Wheatear was here. The lingering waders included 200 Dunlin and 250 Ringed Plover. Little Egrets increased again to 16 birds. Four Grey Herons were also present. Fifteen Sandwich Terns were about the islands. The morning moth trap was the main interest.

 

Common Swift
 

Brown Silver Line
 
Marbled Coronet

 The butterflies were nice too, there were 3 of these,

Common Blue 

 and a big influx of 24 of these,

Painted Lady
 

 

Bird's-foot Trefoil


Photos: CJW

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