Nuthatch, Greater Spotted Woodpecker both male and female, various Tits, male and female Bull Finch and a pair of Jays sighted on or around bird feeding station.
Good views of Sedge Warbler, White Throat, Goldcrest in woods near farm.
Barn Owl seen near barn and Otters at Lower Hide.
MID MAY - Red Deer seen on path into reserve. Marsh Harriers nesting on edge of mere about 150 yds from Caravan site observed 'passing' and changing places. Other sightings of Tawny Owl, Lapwing, Shoveler, Shelduck, Tufted Duck, Mallard, Reed and Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting, Swallows, Swifts, House Martins and Avocets at Allen and Morecambe hides.
At Gaitbarrows sightings of Butterflies including Duke of Burgundy, Brimstone, Comma Blue, Peacock, Speckled Wood, Orange Tip, Dingy Skipper and Pearl Borded Fritillaries.
On Warton Crag many sightings of Peregrines and Green Hairstreak, Small Heath, Broad Bodies Chaser and Blue-tailed and small red damselflies.
End of May saw Ladys Slipper Orchid out.
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Nature diary of daily events around farmland adjacent to Leighton Moss RSPB.
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