A late start to the hoverfly season with the first records of the year today. A visit to Lletty Brongu woods in the wind meant any insects were low down on the ground layer flowers like Lesser Celandine, Early Dog Violet and Opposite-leaved Saxifrage. Two species were seen in Platycheirus albimanus (7) and Eristalis pertinax (3). Had the camera out for the first time this year I think.
Not much else about, few bees and gnats. No summer migrants in the bird world yet either. Rooks are building at Llangynwyd square (4), the nests at the sewage works (2) look unattended from last year so far.
Platycheirus albimanus
Eristalis pertinax
Robin - watching me photographing hoverflies
