April 2013
1st April 2013
Although most of the weekend was wet, I was surprised by the high water level in the SQ this afternoon. All 3 Rock Baths have disappeared under water, which also means that nature has cleared the oil slick from RB2 (with a little help from us).
2nd April 2013
The rain has returned and the water continues to flow into (and out of!) the Small Quarry. Today was also a 'bird day' with 4 species being recorded, including a Chiffchaff - Phylloscopus collybita - Csilcsalp-füzike. Others were a White Wagtail - Motacilla alba alba - Barázdabillegető, Great Tit - Parus major - Széncinege, and a pair of Mallard - Anas platyrhynchos - Tökes réce.
5th April 2013
8th April 2013
A lunchtime visit on the first Spring-like day of the year. It was back to Winter the following day though!
10th April 2013
Yet another Spring-like day, so I popped into the site for a few minutes, and was glad that I did !
11th April 2013
12th April 2013
14th April 2013
15th April 2013
Once again, the sun hid behind the clouds regularly after we arrived. An aquaintance looking down from the SQ rim saw a Grass Snake swimming in the water. We didn't see it !!!
16th April 2013
2 SQ visits today ... the first Grass Snake of 2013 was photographed, and the 'breeding fervour' of Common Spadefoot Toads was also recorded.