Nowadays we are getting used to running KOS Field Outings in extreme weather conditions and Sunday’s 18th July 2021 was no exception, with it being the hottest day of the year so far with very little shade for much of the day and virtually no breeze. Also by mid July there is little bird song to assist the location of passerines, but with that said we still clocked up 80 Species at Cliffe Pools and Northward Hill.

The highlights included Spoonbill, Yellow-legged Gull, 4 Cattle Egrets, 6 Common Sandpipers, 8 Greenshank and 4 Whimbrel. The weather was however ideal for Butterflies, Dragonflies and Damselflies with 24 species being recorded including White-lettered Hairstreak which was new for all of us that was a group that included seasoned regulars and new attendees and I must say a big thank you to Barrie Cull who stuck it out all day on his first outing in that heat.

Other invertebrates included Silver-washed Fritillary, Clouded Yellow, Marbled White, Common Emerald and for us a new colony of Small Red-eyed Damselflies.

Our next Outdoor Meeting is on Saturday 21st August, 2021 but this is now fully booked. I do have spaces on Sunday 19th September and Sunday 31st October if you are a member and would like to join us.

Any members interested in joining us on any of this field trip, please contact Ray O’Reilly by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 07831-362502.

Sorry, but KOS Members only while covid restrictions continue !