There's a lot been happening on the reserve over the past couple of days. We've had some really colourful birds pop in, including our third Bee-eater of the year and a gorgeous Rose-coloured Starling!
Rose-coloured starling at RSPB Dungeness - Graham Parry
Bee-eater - Andy Hay
Many other beautiful creatures have been spotted this week also include this Red Admiral butterfly (Louise Kelly),
This common lizard (Graham Parry),
And this cream spot tiger moth (Louise Kelly).
The Nottingham Catchfly is starting to flower now. This has an incredible evening scent and attracts moths to its nectar. See and smell this in full bloom on our Midsummer's Walk on the 24th June.
Nottingham Catchfly - Louise Kelly
Other sightings this week include Honey Buzzard, 7 Avocets, Redshank, Curlew, Barn Owl, Cuckoo, Bearded tits (including juveniles - hurrah!), Whitethroats, Ravens, Grass Snakes and this cute little Stoat.
Stoat at RSPB Dungeness - Graham Parry