Maple Lodge

early September a new path ,but fauna abundant in particular nettles and willow carr ,however I was pleased with a hobby hunting the reserve seen twice once taking a dragonfly.

On reaching long hedge hide a juvenile moorhen obliged along with dashing kingfishers although
distant and in flight.

I waited a little longer but it was generally quiet,a single great crested grebe,shovelers and mallard
obliged then a dragonfly buzzed the moorhen.

I missed a spotted flycatcher as I bade the boys farewell at the club house.