Sunday 25 July 2010

Trimley Reserve update

Autumn passage migrant waders are being seen daily; these include Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Little Ringed Plover, Ruff, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper.  On Saturday there was a Red-crested Pochard.

In the herb rich grassland by the track Roesel's Bush Crickets are plentiful and the first Wasp Spiders of the season are now being seen.

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  1. Garry26 July 2010 at 09:57

    Hi Mick, I like the photo of the spider, i'm off down to the marshes in a little while, so i'll keep my eyes open for the wasp spiders. I've seen quite a few that build their webs like funnels, not sure what type they are?

    Did you see the bees nesting in the old training shoe, it's just before you get to the gate on the left. I was going to pick up the shoe and bin it, and got a surprise when they started to swarm out.

    I spotted quite a large bird of prey down there the other evening, but the light was fading, and my eyes are not as sharp as they used to be. It had a wide band of white feathers across it's lower back, so maybe you'll know what it is. I thought perhaps a sea eagle?, i did read something about them somewhere.

    Anyway mate, all the best, and by the way, you and your volunteers do a great job keeping the marshes tidy, it's always a pleasure to spend time down there (which i do most evenings).

    Garry.

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  2. Mick Wright28 July 2010 at 13:04

    Hi Garry

    Many thanks for your comments, they are much appreciated.

    The wasp spiders are in several locations and can be seen from the track. As soon as you get your eye onto one you will soon notice that there will be more quite close by. Unfortunately I am not an expert on spiders but I know someone who is, Ray Ruffell. The Funnel web spiders are known as Labyrinth Spiders Agelena Labyrinthia.

    There are no Sea Eagles about, however when you do see one they will look like a flying barn door. You may well have seen a Marsh Harrier or a Buzzard.

    Keep enjoying the countryside.

    Regards
    Mick

    I will check the shoe out when next down there, if I remember.

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