8th June - sunny spells, mod-breezy at times W, 17C, odd spots rain at times

Lilbourne Meadows; morning

Nothing new, pretty quiet today.

Shawell Sandpit/landfill areas

The Egyptian Goose family (7 goslings) still present.  10-15 Sand Martins over the south pit.

Three pairs Little Grebes, six Red Kites and a Buzzard. Six Lapwings.   Another Coot brood of seven chocks on the water.

Newton Five Arches; afternoon

Nice selection of the commoner birds, including Warblers and Great Spotted Woodpecker.

Looking for Butterflies, but a not too many around due to the cool, windy conditions.  Speckled Wood, Green-veined White, Meadow Brown, Large Skipper and Common Blue.

A Giant Cranefly, possible Buff tip Moth caterpillar and Marsh Orchids.