2nd June: Lizard Orchid, Belle Tout

 Only one spike this year, after there being five last year Lizard Orchids 2025. There was no sign of the Lady Orchid this year.

Large Skipper

Linnet

Five Spotted Burnett Moth

A very large, and very pale Bee Orchid

Wildflower Lawn, Hill Road

#37 Corncockle

1st June: Kittiwake Colony, Seaford Head

 We counted well over a hundred nests, and estimated there could be as many as 200. Lots of individuals were foraging for seaweed, before carrying it up to their nests.

Rock Pipit

Honeysuckle, Hill Road

 Honeysuckle seems to be doing really well in the aftermath of Ash Die-back. Good news for White Admirals.

Valerian 

Cuckmere Valley, Alfriston

Reed Bunting

Beautiful Demoiselle

Blue-tailed Damselfly
 

Full Moon, Hill Road

 

Great Spotted Woodpecker nests, Jevington Plantation

 Had to go back and check up on the two nests. Both are still inhabited by noisy chicks and attended by scolding adults.