Some photos of the wildlife seen in our area. Many thanks to Eric for his contributions.
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Kestrel Catherton Common – July 21
Ring Ouzel – Clee Hill April 21
Ring Ouzel – Clee Hill April 21
Peregrine – Clee Hill April 21
Peregrine – Clee Hill April 21
Meadow Pipit – Clee Hill March 21
Female Wheatear – Clee Hill March 21
Curlew – Clee Hill March 21
View Over Cleobury Mortimer – March 21
Golden Plover – Hollywaste March 2021
Golden Plover – Hollywaste March 2021
Curlew – Hollywaste March 2021
Curlew – Hollywaste March 2021
Hare – Hollywaste March 2021
Lime Hawk-moth Caterpillar – Sep 2020 Catherton Common by Crammer Gutter
Small Pearl Bordered Fritillery – the small population at Cramer Gutter
Linnet – numbers have been good this year – this lovely male was at Cleeton
Green Tiger Beetle – The sandy path leading from the marshes to Cramer Gutter
Keeled Skimmer – At Catherton Marshes, nationally and locally a rare Dragonfly
Small Heath – Numbers of this butterfly appear to have increased this spring, following recent poor years. Widespread throughout the Clee Hill area, this one was at Titterstone
Green Hairstreak – This species appeared to enjoy a good spring with many sightings on the margins of Catherton Marshes
Sundew – one of our area’s insectivorous plants. Easily seen at Cramer Gutter this spring/summer
Wheatear – still with us as a breeding species this beauty was near the quarry at Clee Hill Village
Swallows – Catherton Common July 2020