The chance to get out today and support the ongoing efforts at DST Leconfield to record as many species of plants and wildlife along with Tim and others, saw a superb visit being enjoyed by all.
Bird wise, the main highlights went to 2 juvenile Hobby, which gave some close views, followed by a presumed juvenile Bittern with its bright green legs, making for a nice sighting and the first i have seen at the site.
Insects were recorded in lesser numbers than on my last visit, but it was still great to see Oak-bush and Speckled Bush Crickets, Long and Short-winged Coneheads and some nice examples of Field Grasshopper and Lesser-marsh Grasshopper.
I managed to find a new species of Planthopper for myself and the site, Idiocerus herrichii, a cracking little thing, found on a Alder Tree.
Odonata were recorded in decent numbers and a post can be viewed here @ https://LincolnshireOdes.blogspot.com .
The only highlight away from the Birds and Insect sightings was a stunning female Barred Grass Snake which gave some fantastic views as it basked in the sunshine.
Thanks again to Tim, for organising access and allowing us all to visit this brilliant site.
The following are a selection of photos from the day.
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| Micro Moth Species - Pyrausta purpuralis |
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| Female Oak-bush Cricket |
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| Male Bridge Orb Weaver, A Stunning Spider! |
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| Female Lesser-marsh Grasshopper |
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| Male Field Grasshopper |
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| Hairy Shieldbug Nymph |
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| Female Long-winged Conehead |
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| Planthopper Species, Idiocerus herrichii, A Smart Little Species Found On An Alder Tree |
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| Kite-tailed Robberfly With Prey. |
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| A Stunning Pink, Male Field Grasshopper |
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