Monday, 10 August 2026

Ravens, Coombe Hill

For several years there have been breeding Ravens near Coombe Hill. Earlier this year we came upon a family group of four. This time there was just an adult pair, who spent some time grooming each other. They clearly have a strong bond.







 
Buzzard

Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Hill Road



 

Blue Tit, Jevington Plantation


 

Saturday, 8 August 2026

Willow Warbler, Hill Road

 August is the time Willow Warblers start to appear at Beachy Head. This one briefly inhabbited the Willow screen in our garden.



The Chalkland Heath, Birling Gap

Despite the dry and the heat, there is still a good expanse of flowering heather on the top of The Lookout, near Birling Gap.


Heather

Bell Heather


Corn Bunting

Dunnock

Small White
Extensive growth of Wild Parsnip

Silver-spotted Skipper


Seedheads of Carline Thistle

Mating pair of Silver-spotted Skippers