Friday 27th
There were 342 butterflies on the BMS Transect. Of particular note were 92 Small Whites, part of a large arrival seen along the Eastern coasts of England this week. Ten Commas and 29 Small Coppers were both noteworthy and three Gatekeepers were seen.
Wednesday 25th
Our first Gatekeeper was on RSPB Worth marshes.
Monday 23rd
The Estate held 11 Small Coppers, ten Small Heaths, 16 Marbled Whites, six Peacocks, eight Meadow Browns, five Red Admirals, four Commas, 11 Small/Essex Skippers, and one Large Skipper.
Wednesday 18th
A total of 31 Meadow Browns, one Large White, four Commas, four Small Heaths, three Holly Blues, one Essex Skipper, nine Small/Essex Skippers, four Marbled Whites, eight Small Whites, three Green-veined Whites, eight Red Admirals, four Peacocks, and one Speckled Wood were on the Green Wall.
Tuesday 17th
A Clouded Yellow flew over the Observatory building.
Monday 16th
There were 146 butterflies of 13 species on the BMS Transect. Most numerous were the Small/Essex Skippers with 56, followed by Meadow Brown and Small Heath. Seven Painted Ladies on the beach front was notable.
Sunday 15th
Our first Clouded Yellow flew through the Dragonfly Pond Field. Over on New Downs there were seven Marbled Whites, eight Meadow Browns, 22 Small Heaths, and nine Small/Essex Skippers.
Tuesday 10th
Three Large Skippers on the Estate was notable.
Monday 9th
Our first Marbled White was on New Downs and only our second Large Skipper was on Worth.
Wednesday 4th
A total of 20 Small Heaths, three Meadow Browns, and three Common Blues were at the Point.
Monday 2nd
Our first two Meadow Browns of the year were seen on the Estate.