On the bird front, 12 Willow Warblers were scattered around, and a Kestrel flew overhead.
This fantastic Blue Emperor was caught in the new Heligoland trap this morning, which is only the fourth record of this fantastic species of odonata for Bardsey. (C) Steve Stansfield
Probably Adelphoncoris lineolatus on Knapweed flower head
Male Drinker
Hi Ben What a wonderful find. As I am trying to learn about dragonflies, can I ask you a question. You call this the Blue Emperor. Is it the same as the Emperor Dragonfly?
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret. The Blue Emperor is indeed the same as the Emperor Dragonfly
ReplyDeleteHi Ben. Hope to be on the island on Tuesdsy. Any good tips on how to bird the island?
ReplyDeleteHi Rich. There is not a great deal around at the moment in terms of migrants, although its worth checking on the day just in case! A walk up the mountain will probably produce either of the two pairs of young Peregrines, plenty of Choughs, as well as the common pipits, linnets etc. Otherwise, you might be lucky to see some Purple Sandpipers around the Narrows where you come in on the boat, as well as Whimbrels, Turnstones, Dunlins etc. Make sure you pop into the Observatory too, for any news on the day and perhaps some Manx Shearwater chick ringing. Ben
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