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Highlight of BTO Atlas TTV in Colesden/Roxton area was a PAINTED LADY gamely battling across a ploughed field in a cold SW7 wind. Also Marsh Tits at two sites.
Best find during a BTO AtlasTTV in Esme Wood/Birch Wood/Six Acre Wood at Tempsford was over 100 large toadstools which were identified by Alan Outen as
SHARPENHOE CLAPPERS Bedfordshire 24th November Wind WSW7. Cloud 8 oktas. Visibility 25 miles, except in passing showers when down to 5 miles. Dry on site. 12
I was surprised to see a Brimstone butterfly flying in our Cockayne Hatley garden this afternoon. I am sure this is the latest I've seen one on the wing. The