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12th June

The run of rarities continued with another Bee-eater over the Point and a Serin giving good views at times around the Observatory. A flock of six Crossbills also passed overhead.




Serin Serinus serinus   Dungeness   12th June 2025

Two Porpoises were feeding offshore.


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11th June

A brilliant day with a Bee-eater seen/heard on several occasions during the morning followed by a superb adult Rose-coloured Starling among a large flock of Starlings feeding around the Point. A Great Northern Diver in summer plumage which flew over the Point for a few minutes was also unexpected. Also of interest were 17 Swifts and six Mediterranean Gulls. 







Rose-coloured Starling Sturnus roseus   Dungeness   11th June 2025

Two Porpoise and a two Grey Seals were feeding offshore.

The moth traps produced a Water Ermine and a Chamomile Shark of note.

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10th June

Strong westerly winds brought a bit of seawatching with four Whimbrel, a Mediterranean Gull, six Fulmars and a Manx Shearwater of note. A Teal seen was on the Long Pits.

Two Porpoises and a Grey Seal were feeding offshore.

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