Wildlife walk 16/8/09.

There was very little to be seen in the way of birdlife on this walk, just a few Gannets far offshore one Grey Wagtail by the stream and a couple of Rock Pippits on the way back to the cove. One item of interest was a small Oak with an infestation of Artichoke galls which are caused by a small wasp. We also found a Burying beetle along the coast path attempting to carry off a dead Bumble bee.

18/8/09 Treverven.
A Sparrowhawk flew over at lunchtime, several Buzzards at various times throughout the day,
a large number of assorted butterflies on Budleia and Hemp Agrimony.
19/08/09

A short walk around midday, Gannets offshore but not much else. The thing that is now very noticeable is that Autumn is not far off, vegetation is dying back and seed is being dropped ready for next year, Ivy is coming into flower which will feed the late insects and the berries are important food for birds in the winter. There are Sloes on the Blackthorn and the Hawthorn berries are ripening, Blackberries are ripening so will be collecting some soon for jam to go with the Apples in the garden.