Hobby hunting Swallows, Warren Hill

 A dozen or more gregarious and chatty Swallows feeding above Warren Hill and occasionally landing in a tree. Suddenly the relaxed behaviour became urgent as a predator was spotted and alarm calls filled the air. A few moments later a Hobby arrived.

Chatty Swallows

The Hobby

A Swallow following the Hobby and calling a warning

Some of the repeated dives the Hobby made

The Hobby moves off empty-handed

Wheatear, Heathy Brow

 An Autumn migrant, hunting for insects from a fence post.

Heathy Brow is now being grazed each year, which has boosted the chalk grassland flowers.

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

 

A Tree Snail, in a tree!

Blue Tit, Jevington Plantation

 

Painted Lady, Hill Road

 

Beachy Head

Meadow Brown on Greater Knapweed

White-tailed Bumblebee