Wednesday 16 September 2020

Staines Moor SSSI

A rather hot, but hazy day exploring Staines Moor SSSI near Egham for Tom. A good day with nice views of mixed flocks (goldfinches and linnet) and two sightings of green woodpecker. The highlights had to be Britain's largest anthills and ivy bees. 

The entrance to Staines Moor at Bone Head. 


Information on the oldest anthills in Britain.


The anthills.

The small herd of livestock that roam the moor.


Migrant hawker.


End of season banded demoiselle.


Ivy bees.


Ivy bee.


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