I went over to Dawlish Warren yesterday. There were lots of terns about, but try as I might I couldn't turn any of them into anything more exotic than the Sandwich or Common variety.
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| Tern posts |
There were also lots of Oystercatchers, although one of them was definitely having an identity crisis!
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| A leucistic Oystercatcher (an abnormal plumage condition caused by a genetic mutation) |
Other birds included Whimbrel, Turnstone, Dunlin & one distant lonely Grey Plover looking good in Summer plumage. I almost stood on a Snipe whilst walking passed the little reedy pond in the dunes, I'm not sure which of us was more shocked.
There was quite a bit of activity in the woods although I struggled to identify some of the birds as they were flitting about in the foliage, but I did manage to snap a photo of a Garden Warbler
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| Garden Warbler |
I saw lots of butterflies, most numerous being Meadow Browns. I came across a Small Copper, I've seen them a few times before but had forgotten just how small they are. I also saw a Silver-studded Blue, which is a new one for me.
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| Meadow Brown |
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| Small Copper |
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| Silver-studded Blue |
Quite a few areas of the reserve were cordoned off with blue string, held up by thin wooden posts. These were providing handy perches for the Dragonflies out enjoying the sunshine.
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| Common Darter |
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