STOP FOR A CHAT

It was blowing a hoolie at Samphire Hoe on Tuesday,so small birds were keeping a low profile,however the male stonechat was standing guard over his territory early on and he allowed me to approach within range for once,he really is a fine individual.Unfortunately there is just the single pair so far this year.

STONECHAT

STONECHAT SENTRY

Another bird which breeds regularly here is the meadow pipit but after  two cold winters in succession numbers are well down,but hopefully are showing signs of recovery.

MEADOW PIPIT

All the other resident species were seen,the most encouraging sight though was the number of wall brown butterflies,the dry warm april must have been very good for them.
The early spider orchid count has started and this too got off to an encouraging start with over 2000 in one area alone.

WALL BROWN