June 24th

On another scorching and humid morning I walked along the seawall from Reculver and counted 9 Whitethroats, 18 Linnets, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 4 Little Egrets, 4 Meadow Pipits, 3 Stonechats, 1 Mallard, 1 Kestrel, 16 Cormorants, 4 Ringed Plovers, 2 Oystercatchers, 3 Shelduck, 2 Sandwich Terns E, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Great Crested Grebe and 1 Blackcap. There were also quite a few butterflies to be seen including at least 6 Painted Ladies and 5 Marbled Whites.

Painted Lady