Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Crossbills (LEOs Nightjar & RV Darter)

Evidently going to be a Crossbill year with more this morning (June 4th), either perched or on the move. At least 16 at Luccombe Village including 10+ that landed on a pine tree in a garden before leaving southwards. Evening-time: at least two juv LEO begging and Nightjar heard. 

June 8th: x57 Xbills (North) Nansen/Luccombe. Also, a male Red-veined Darter on Nansen Hill.



Xbills calling


Nightjar and LEO juvs not far from home (June 4th)

Golden-ringed Dragonfly - Luccombe Farm (June 9th)

Small Tortoiseshell - Dunnose (June 15th)

Sibe Chiff - New Year

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