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27th June

There were large numbers of Mediterranean Gulls feeding offshore with at least 127 birds counted and four Manx Shearwaters also seen. There was also a nice early movement of 160 Sand Martins and a Grey Wagtail passing through.


Mediterranean Gulls Larus melanocephalus   Dungeness   27th June 2025
Belgian and German colour-ringed individuals


Sand Martins Riparia riparia   Dungeness   27th June 2025

Porpoise and Grey Seals were seen offshore.

The moth traps were productive with the highlights of a Bright Wave (third Observatory record), 21 Sussex Emeralds and five Small Mottled Willows.

Bright Wave Idaea cantiata   Dungeness   27th June 2025

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