June 5th
With the sun shining and a fresh SW breeze blowing we walked around Shuart and then along the railway embankment. We saw 6 Blackcaps, 1 Kestrel, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Raven, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Green Woodpecker, 7 Whitethroats, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 4 Lapwings, 8 Linnets, 2 Red-legged Partridges, 1 Cuckoo and 1 male Tufted Duck.
Butterflies we saw included 13 Small Tortoiseshells, 1 Common Blue, 2 Small Heaths, 4 Red Admirals, 2 Painted Ladies, 3 Holly Blues and 1 Speckled Wood. We also saw our first Pyramidal Orchid of the year.

Painted Lady