More unusual species included three Egyptian Geese, a Black-tailed Godwit, 16 Swallows, a Mistle Thrush and a Tree Pipit but the highlight of the day appeared at around 1400hrs when a White Stork made a several circuits of the Point before disappearing north along the coast.
White Stork Ciconia ciconia Dungeness 8th April 2019 (David Walker) |
At least ten Porpoises were feeding offshore and a Brown Hare was also seen.
It was the first suitable night for running the moth trap for some time and the small catch included a Streamer and out first Ethmmia bipunctella of the year.