22 May 2022

 

It looked as though a dusting of snow was covering the 4th and 5th fairways on the Blue today.  It was actually caused by the fluff from Alder Bloom blowing in the light breeze and settling.

Lots of Swallows, Swifts, Sand Martins and House Martins around Frilford at the moment.  The last of these nest under the eaves of the clubhouse, constructing a nest of damp mud that hardens to form a robust structure.

House Martin (Clubhouse)

There are lots of these Black-headed Cardinal Beetles around the course at the moment.  You may see one flying past or climbing the vegetation in the rough.  Their bright red colour makes them consipcuous.

Black-headed Cardinal Beetle Pyrochroa coccinea [12th Red]

9 January 2022

 

Had a walk around the front nine of the Blue again this morning.  The flock of Redpolls and Siskins was feeding on the alder seeds high up in the trees to the left of the 5th.  I saw a Nuthatch to the left of the 6th as well as the usual selection of regulars.

Redpolls [5th Blue]

If you are yet to buy your 2022 calendar, I can recommend the (very) limited edition Frilford Nature Diary calendars.  I have left a few in the office.  These are A3 and have a nature photo from the course for each month - they are £15 each, with all proceeds going to the captain's charity.