Only a couple of things of note really; the year's first gatekeeper near the Hydro site, and a shaded broad-bar also there (it's a good year for them). One comma was also seen amongst a few small skippers, ringlets, small tortoiseshells, and meadow browns. Other insects were poorly represented.
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A few butterflies this p.m. (small tortoiseshells and commas), but the highlight was a largish, light brown bat flying over the river beneath Jim Fearnley bridge at 4.00 p.m! Given the location, the low flight over the water, and its unfamiliarity to me, I am near certain it was a Daubenton's. After a minute or so, it flew to the trunk of a riverside tree, attached itself, and hung up in the sunshine. All very interesting. Am unable to post photos at moment due to camera problem.
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 18th of April 2018 09:40:01 PM
Photo now added. Can anyone confirm the species from this please?
A few butterflies this p.m. (small tortoiseshells and commas), but the highlight was a largish, light brown bat flying over the river beneath Jim Fearnley bridge at 4.00 p.m! Given the location, the low flight over the water, and its unfamiliarity to me, I am near certain it was a Daubenton's. After a minute or so, it flew to the trunk of a riverside tree, attached itself, and hung up in the sunshine. All very interesting. Am unable to post photos at moment due to camera problem.
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 18th of April 2018 09:40:01 PM
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