On the afternoon of Saturday
7th June 2014, nine members of the society met at Gaston Green and
walked down Mill Lane onto the Marsh.
There had been very
heavy rain showers during the morning and threat of thunderstorms but the
afternoon was warm and sunny. The group crossed the backwater and were excited
to see a large pike holding station in the quite fast flowing water.
During the afternoon
106 species of plants and trees were recorded on the marsh and the towing path
along the river.
We were pleased to
see a Little Tern fishing in the river and had to sightings of a Heron one
being very close-up as it took flight. Other birds recorded were the
Whitethroat singing from a Blackthorn thicket, Wren and Chiff Chaff .
Damselflies recorded
were large numbers of Banded Demoiselles, the males of which were engaging in chasing
females and fighting between themselves, the Common Blue and Azure Demoiselle.
We were pleased to
see a number of large mayflies being the Green Drake- Ephemera danica. It was pleasing to see that cattle grazing had
returned to Tednambury Farm but it was commented upon that there was very
little water weed growth in the Navigation. A very pleasant afternoon was
enjoyed by all.
