Tuesday, 27 June 2017

More Granta Park Wildlife

Andy M's colleague, Diane Hatton, spotted this lovely Bee Orchid flowering near the MedImmune building.

Whilst on a lunchtime walk this week, Andy M spotted several Black-tailed Skimmers resting on the edge of the lake, as well as Common-Blue Damselfly and many Ringlet butterflies in the meadow near the sluice. Finally, at the river's edge an adult Grey Wagtail was seen feeding a fledged youngster.  The young Grey Herons have now left the nest (photograph from 14th May).


Black-tailed Skimmer (thanks to Darren Bast for the id!)


Common Blue Damselfly

Ringlet butterfly


Adult (upper) and young (lower) Grey Wagtail near the sluice

Young Grey Heron on the nest in willows near the river (14th May)

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