Butterflies: June

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…

Butterflies: May

Tuesday 27th Cloudy, windy, but warm and humid conditions meant a handful of butterflies were on the Estate and Royal Cinque Ports Golf Course. A Small Skipper at the latter was our earliest ever sighting. Wednesday 21st Our first Large Skipper was in the Dragonfly Fields. Tuesday 20th There were 13 species on the Estate. Totals of 16 Common Blue,…

Butterflies: April

Wednesday 30th The best day of the year so far. Seven Walls, five Orange-tips, three Large Whites, two Red Admirals, two Holly Blues, ten Green-veined Whites, one Small Heath, one Speckled Wood, two Small Coppers, one Common Blue, and six Peacocks on the Estate. Monday 28th Two Peacocks, three Red Admirals, four Speckled Woods, three Orange-tips, and seven Small Coppers…

Butterflies: March

Monday 31st Our first Orange-tip of the year fluttered along the Observatory entrance track. Thursday 27th Two male Brimstones, five Peacocks, a Green-veined White, and a Small Tortoiseshell were on the Estate. Tuesday 25th Another impressive butterfly day provided 20 Peacocks, two Small Tortoiseshells, and our first two Green-veined Whites of the year on RSPB Worth marshes. Thursday 20th Two…

Butterflies: October 2024

Thursday 24th A Painted Lady was on the Estate. Perhaps just in on the southerly winds? Thursday 17th Conditions were not too dissimilar from yesterday and singles of Wall and Small Copper joined the party. Wednesday 16th Warm conditions on the Estate. There were singles of Comma, Peacock, and Small White and four Speckled Woods. Friday 11th Four Speckled Woods,…

Butterflies: August 2024

Wednesday 28th There were 66 butterflies of 11 species on today’s BMS Transect. There was an increase in ‘whites’ and ‘blues’ but a decrease in ‘browns’. Tuesday 27th Hot off the press! A PURPLE HAIRSTREAK was photographed at Stonelees, the first SBBOT record, and the third hairstreak species to be recorded here this year. Wednesday 21st Nine species were seen…