Monday 20th September

Over the week-end, 18th September, one more Swallowtail butterfly (12th during last month) & year's first Spanish Carpet at MVL; 19th September female Convolvulus Hawk to light, also 27 Dark Swordgrass & large numbers of Rush Veneer. Clancy's Rustic & Delicate both starting their autumn brood. 20th September 4 Humming-bird Hawks in garden & 4 more (captive bred) released. Migrant Hawkers are all over the island - they usually peak here in September.