A fine sunny day peaking at 14c, had a few species of hoverfly feeding on the emerging Sallow blossom. Firsts for the year included Melangyna lasiophthalma (3), Meliscaeva auricollis (2) and Syrphus torvus (1). Also present were Eristalis pertinax (4) and Eristalis tenax (1).
Other insects included Honey Bee, Tree and Buff-tailed Bumblebee. Also 2 Roe Deer were on the edge of a forestry track. No summer migrant birds returning as yet. Ground flowers blossoming included Lesser Celandine, Opposite-leaved Saxifrage, Coltsfoot and Primrose.
Melangyna lasiophthalma
Meliscaeva auricollis
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