March 2005
Saturday 26th:
At least 80 Warren Crocus Romulea columnae were in flower in Greenland Lake, with good numbers also out behind the Visitor Centre. The warm weather also brought out the first Sand and Common Lizard of the year. The first Small Tortoiseshell of the year was on the wing with at least three Peacock.
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Warren
Crocus March 2005 |
Warren Crocus March 2005 |
Sand Lizard March 2005
Thursday 24th:
Warren Crocus Romulea columnae is now in flower, with several plants seen in Greenland Lake and behind the Visitor Centre. Five Bottle-nosed Dolphin were offshore midmorning.
Saturday 19th:
Common Toads were present and spawning at all three ponds on the reserve.
Thursday 17th:
The mild spring weather brought out two species of butterfly Comma and Peacock, apart from a single Peacock sighting in January, these are the first butterfly records of the year.
Thursday 10th:
A Stoat was seen along the Back Path between Greenland Lake and the Main Pond.
Saturday 5th:
A female Grey Seal was hauled out on the sandbars in the Estuary on the rising tide. Warren Crocus Romulea columnae leaves were seen near the Visitor Centre but it will not be in flower for several weeks.
February 2005
Sunday 27th:
Early Meadow grass Poa infirma is currently
in flower. This nationally rare grass
is present in several areas of short turf around the recording area. These photos were taken between the visitor
centre and the main pond. These tiny
plants only grow to about 1cm in height and can be difficult to find, but as can be seen in the first photograph
below, the pale lime green colour can be seen quite readily amongst other
vegetation.
Early Meadow Grass Poa
infirma February 2005
Saturday 26th:
A Fox was seen briefly by the Main Pond, the first sighting of the year.
Friday 18th:
Several Harbour Porpoise were offshore with high numbers of seabirds, indicating good feeding conditions. This species appears to be becoming a more regular visitor to the bay.
January 2005
Friday 28th:
A Weasel was seen briefly running across
the path near the Visitor Centre, this is the first confirmed record on site for
at least 10 years.
Saturday 8th:
A Grey Seal was present briefly in front
of the hide at high tide.