Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve
An S.S.S.I. Managed by Woolston Eyes Conservation Group
Woolston Eyes Monthly Sightings
2026-10-04
After being away for a couple of weeks, it was good to be back yesterday, undertaking a visible migration session No.1 bed. While it was on the cool side at dawn, the day slowly warmed and the combination of clear skies and a light westerly breeze was promising. In the event, southward passage was relatively light, though it did produce a couple of sightings of species which are hard to find on the Reserve, a single Golden Plover and three Tree Sparrows. It was also good to see our first Jack Snipe of the autumn drop in. Other counts included: 160 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Common Snipe, 21 Stock Doves, 1,020 Woodpigeons, 19 Jays, 41 Skylarks, 3 Swallows, 4 Grey Wagtails, 146 Meadow Pipits, 3 Siskins and 1 Yellowhammer. We rounded off the morning by looking for butterflies and were pleased to find a late Clouded Yellow, 3 pristine Painted Ladies and 6 Red Admirals.
Photo of a Painted lady
Cheers David Bowman (with Dan Owen and Helen Wynn)
Submitted by: David Bowman