G is for Garganey and Green-veined Orchid

To say it has not been a vintage spring would be an understatement. The wader passage has been pretty non-existent and the south coast seawatching has been pretty much Pomless. Together with generally colder temperatures than the seasonal average and the expiration of my moth trap electrics things have been pretty bleak.
This weekend though has seen a few bits and pieces with today providing the highlight in the form of a drake Garganey On Down Level. Also in attendance over the last few days have been the usual residents and summer visitors with the Hobbys' in particular putting on a good display chasing both hirundines and dragons.
The weekend has also seen my first sightings of many Dragons and damsels for the year with several Hairy Dragonfly on the wing on Down Level along with my first Variable, Common Blue, and Azure damselfly.
Green-veined Orchids are in full flower on Horse-eye at the moment and large numbers of Small China mark have emerged although all other mothing has been suspended pending a delivery of replacement electrics from ALS!