So, another year draws to a close.
My 2023 UK year list for birds closed on 205 species, 1 more species than 2022.
This was my highest total since 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic restricted so much travel but well off the all time high of 234 species that I recorded in both 2017 and 2010 when I was still travelling to the Scottish Highlands each year.
In SS15, I had a very successful and productive 2023 at both my local patch sites: St. Nicholas Church and surrounding areas and Noak Bridge Nature Reserve.
Total number of species recorded in 2023 across both local patch sites:
I was able to add 10 new species and 6 new species respectively to my all time site totals for my local patch sites.
It proved to be a particularly good summer at both my local patch sites for butterflies and dragonflies and damselflies.
St. Nicholas Church and surrounding areas
Total species recorded - all time:
Total species recorded - 2023 (+/- on 2022 in brackets):
I recorded 10 new species for the site during 2023:
Birds: Jack Snipe, Grey Wagtail, Mistle Thrush, Willow Warbler (heard singing but not seen), Firecrest
Noak Bridge Nature Reserve
Total species recorded - all time:
Total species recorded - 2023 (+/- on 2022 in brackets):
I recorded 6 new species for the site during 2023:
Birds: Stock Dove, Grey Wagtail, Fieldfare
Mammals: Common Shrew (dead animal)
Butterflies: Brown Argus
Dragonflies and damselflies: Willow Emerald Damselfly
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