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Something I did not expect on my feeders today, RATS

   
Adult with young rat

1 Green Hairstreak seen on 22/04/2020 & just a few Small Coppers.this morning.

The first immigrant Silver Y of the year caught last night ; although I have seen 3 day flying individuals in the last fortnight ,  in a nearby field of Clover.

 
Silver Y.                           Buff Tip.

A very fresh Poplar Hawkmoth among last night's moth catch.

Poplar Hawkmoth.

Marbled Coronet.

A selection of last night's moths.

Tawny Shears.                       Muslin Moth.                         Early Thorn.

An hours walk from home around the country lanes produced a pair of Roe Deer and a few birds including a single Whitethroat, several Blackcap and a few others.  Most worrying is the absence of Swallows with none seen here yet it spite of the many farms locally.  Only five House Martin counted to date.

Had a few moths visit the garden last night

Waved umber

Swallow prominent

Buff tip