4 June 2022 - Hollingworth Lake

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Drinker Moth caterpillar, Kestrel

Another sunny morning, but very quiet. The most interesting sighting was of a Drinker Moth caterpillar on the stone bridge over the main stream.  A male Kestrel was on wires near Peanock Farm but didn't allow particularly close approach.

Drinker Moth Larva, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 500
Drinker Moth Larva, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 500 (view full size image)

Kestrel, 1/2000 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 320
Kestrel, 1/2000 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 320