There
were two species of ground beetle – Nebria brevicollis (F.) and
Pterostichus madidus (F.), a scavenger water beetle – Helophorus
sp., a dor beetle – Geotrupes sp., a leaf beetle – Chrysolina
sp. (probably oricalcia (Muller)) and a ground dwelling weevil –
Barynotus sp.
The
Chrysolina is most interesting as, if it is oricalcia, it is very
rare. Unfortunately there are only remains of the wing cases – a thorax or two
would confirm it. If you have any further samples please drop them in the post
and I’ll see what I can find.Got this information from Mike denton today who analaysed the little Owl pellets beetle content,if any one is in the area of the Little Owl site and can find any pellets i would be very grateful for them.I have too much work on this week to do any birding .....Skylark singing yesterday
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Just a warning that the Green Lane Little Owl site is strictly private and well watched as most who have watched the owls from the roadside have been approached by nearby residents to check what they are doing.
Also hopefully the owls will attempt breeding there shortly after last years success.
Ah yes your right,Little owls get easily spooked...will keep away till june..
i did find a few pellets on the wall down towards bare Head tunnel,and along the road side..
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