Small diurnal passage of Swifts and hirundines but warbler numbers very low with just the odd Whitethroats being heard or seen. Considering the fine weather, butterfly numbers were also generally low.
Gannet c30 E
Common Scoter 25 E
Kestrel 1
Mediterranean Gull 2 ad's W
Sandwich Tern 5 E
Stock Dove 1 over Birling
Swift 84 E
Sand Martin 51 E
Swallow c50 chiefly E
Whitethroat 8
Linnet 40
Corn Bunting 1 singing
Meadow Brown 6
Small Tortoiseshell 3
Common Blue 10
Small Heath 10
Marbled White 2
Speckled Wood 4
Large Skipper 5
Green Winged Fritillary 7
Painted Lady 1
Small White 2
Red Admiral 1
Pyramidal Orchid Good numbers in flower at Birling
Adult Common Gull - unusual to see one at Beachy in early July.
Red Admiral at Birling
Dark Green Fritillary at Belle Tout
Pyramidal Orchids at Birling
