Yet another quiet period of observation.
There were sightings on the open heathland of Dartford Warblers, Stonechats, Buzzards, Magpies, Jays, Green Woodpeckers and Great Spotted Woodpeckers. In the woodland corridor of Hazelwood, Nuthatch have been much in evidence being very vocal. Robin song was a feature as they declare their Winter territories.
The low growing Dwarf Gorse is giving a pleasding end of Summer display. Bees have been busy visiting this Gorse and the Heather on the heath. A number of Marsh Gentian have been recorded during the past month.
On warmer days, Common Lizards continue to bask in the sunshine on the boardwalk whilst female Roe Deer were spotted on the bog to the North.
The birds continue to strip the trees and bushes of Autumn berries, with the Tit species visiting the Pine Trees for seeds and insects. Autumn is truly with us on Slop Bog as leaves are turning colour, Pine Needles are falling and several cool misty mornings have been experienced.
