21st June 2025: Banstead Woods - Ian Ward

 

Large Red Damselfly
Mainly body of a grass snake

Male Beautiful Demoiselle

Scarlett Tiger Moth

Marbled Whites

Ringlett

Vestel Cuckoo Bee


2 Scarlet Tigers by Outwood Lane Pond

Moorhen1 adult only; lack of chicks could be due to a Grass Snake
Garden Warbler‘possible’ alarm calls near Elizabeth Drive
FirecrestCalling birds high in tree foliage in Banstead Woods
GreenfinchJuveniles calling by Outwood LanecPond
Goldfinch1 singing by Outwood Lane Pond
Large Skipper2
Marbled WhiteP
Large White4
Red Admiral2
Silver-washed Fritillary2
Dark Green Fritillary2
Meadow BrownP
Ringletc6
Other butterfly 1 (type species)2 White Admirals; by no.5 tree near Park Farm Orchard
Other butterfly 1 number and details2 White-letter Hairstreaks
Beautiful Demoiselle1 m landed briefly by Outwood Lane Pond 09:30
Azure Damselfly4
Large Red Damselfly1
Other wildlife 1 (type species)1 Grass Snake swam across Outwood Lane Pond 09:48