One Porpoise was seen offshore.
Dragonflies provided most of the days interest with a Willow Emerald found in the Moat along with a Small Red-eyed Damselfly and another three of the latter at the Long Pits. Butterflies were also seen in good numbers with 21 Essex Skippers and nine Brown Argus of note.
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Willow Emerald Chalcolestes viridis Dungeness 13th July 2020 (Sam Perfect) Only the second Dungeness record of this species which is rapidly expanding its range across southern England |
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Small Red-eyed Damselfly Erythromma viridulum Dungeness 13th July 2020 Although now regularly seen during the summer at the Long Pits individuals (genuine migrants?) away from there remain very rare. |