Monday, July 16, 2018

Dennis has moved to Sheffield

I no longer report for the Upper Thames Section, since I now live in Yorkshire.
Of course, I am quite a long way from iris habitats now; the nearest is Cotgrave Wood in Notts where I have seen 3 in two visits.
This afternoon I visited Chambers Farm Wood in Lincs, which is about 60 miles due east of Sheffield; it was worth it! Ten were seen in a two hour period between 12.40 and 14.40; most were gliding around the tops of the Oaks,  and two were ride skimming. One clash was observed. Clearly, being the most northerly iris wood, they are being seen a bit later up here compared with Sussex.

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