14th June 2017

A warm, sunny day with light south-south-easterly winds developing. Sightings on the headland included two Shelduck, single Wigeon and Tufted Duck, a Little Ringed Plover, one Ringed Plover, 17 Sandwich Terns, an adult Mediterranean Gull over Thornwick Pools, 183 Swifts moving south and a Grey Wagtail.

Odonata records included no fewer than 15 Red-veined Darters, including three females ovipositing. 

Red-veined Darter, outer head, by Andrew Allport
Red-veined Darter, outer head, by Andrew Allport
‘praenubila’ Four-spotted Chaser, outer head, by Andrew Allport