Adders and more Natterjacks!

Already a day behind! One of the reasons for doing this blog is that it is, in theory, easier than keeping a diary!
FRIDAY 22nd APRIL
After a glimpse of a dragonfly at Woolmer Pond yesterday, an early start was made the Thursley Common in the hope of finding some more. A quick look at the moat produced nothing, so it was out along the boardwalk. Several Common Lizards were basking but by far the most exciting sighting was an Adder which proceeded to move along the boardwalk for a while before disappearing off into the vegetation.
A pair of Lapwings were displaying (marvellous sound) and Curlews could be heard in the distance.
Cotton Grass was coming into flower as were the Bog Bean plants. One Large Red Damselfly was seen resting on a dead rush.
The main bridleway was the wettest I've ever seen it. A few tiny orange Bog Beacon (Mitrula paludosa) fungi could be seen.
The best part of the morning was meeting Ray Fry - who used to warden the site. An extremely knowledgable and humorous man he showed us various interesting things and sites to look at later in the year. Another Adder was seen and another Large Red Damsel.
Back at the car park we also met his charming wife Jill and we enjoyed a chat with like-minded people.