Chironomid Midge Swarms, Beachy Head

 Large swarms of non-biting Chironomid midges emerged from the bushes. This behaviour helps them attract mates. It had an intense sound.

Small Heath

Juvenile Stonechat

Common Blue

Battle

 Finally a cooler day. Amazing vaulting at Battle Abbey.

The best preserved 14th century carved grotesques from the gatehouse roof.

Jevington Plantation

Oppressively hot again. The wood was filled with an Autumnal, golden light.

A Common Dor Beetle, or Dumbledor. A type of dung beetle.

 

Jevington Plantation

 Very warm well before 9am. The wood was filled with a beautiful golden morning light. Robins were singing with the support of Woodpigeon and Stock Dove. Far too hot again.

Speckled Wood

Stock Dove

Hill Road

Tiger Moth caterpillar

Garden Spider, pretending to be a Crab Spider
 

Hill Road

 Crippling heat, with everywhere tinder dry.

Buzzard

Common Darter, Hill Road

The orange-red colour identifies it as a male.