Hemblington churchyard wildlife survey

Peter, Sue, Linda and I met at the church for this month's biodiversity survey: not too many plant species to record, because the two 'meadow areas' have recently been scythed. The usual selection of breeding bird species were in and around, including Buzzards, Long-tailed Tits and Greenfinches, but the number and variety of insects was most gratifying: Common & Ruddy Darters, Southern, Brown and Migrant Hawkers and plenty of butterflies, including Wall, Gatekeeper and Comma.

Later, enjoying a cup of tea in the garden, all four of us were delighted to be visited by a second Painted Lady and a somewhat flighty Hummingbird Hawkmoth.