Lochvane Friday

Our local walk still showing large numbers of Whitethroat and Stonechat , with first fledglings evident. On the coast were 4 pairs of Wheatear, a Red Kite and a large group of Sand and House Martin joined the Swallows that have been around every day.

10 or so Gannet were feeding and several Skylark singing strongly, although with most fields silaged this week one wonders about their success.

On the Butterfly front Common Blue have just emerged here, and a single Pearl Bordered Fritillary was a lovely sight in the valley on our way home.