Glossy Ibis, Chiffchaffs and Clouded Yellow Butterflies. Lodmoor Reserve

Another visit to the Lodmoor Reserve at Weymouth.

Being in the right place at the right time I was able to photograph four Glossy Ibis that took off suddenly from the Reserve. I have in the past observed one Ibis at this Reserve, but not four at once.

I spent some time observing Chiffchaffs flying about Willow Trees and catching flies amongst the leaves.

Some of these will no doubt eventually fly South on migration.

More of the amazing amount of Clouded Yellow butterflies observed this year. 

Common Blue Butterfly.

This is a male of the second brood of the year.

Lodmoor Reserve Visit - Spoonbill

Lodmoor Reserve is a place that is visited by the Spoonbill on an infrequent basis.

I have seen as many as four at one time in the past.

They are back. 

Several small flocks of Canada Geese are beginning to arrive.

 

Common Sandpiper

Little Egret

Black-tailed Godwits are now present and feeding in all the areas.

A few butterflies remain in the area.

One such species is the Common Blue. These images are of a female.

I remain amazed at how many Clouded Yellow butterflies I have seen this year.

Large White

Green-veined White

Here we have a bit of a Mexican Stand 0ff between a Great White Egret and a Grey Heron.

Another chance to see and photograph the Greenshank which was observed the previous week.

Visiting Lodmoor Reserve now is quite encouraging. 

Hopefully this will continue onwards into Winter and many species will be observed.