Cuckmere
Curlew 45
Ringed Plover 1
Curlew in the Cuckmere
Ringing recoveries reveal that Curlews wintering in southeast England are mostly from Fennoscandia, particularly from Finland (Migration Atlas). Numbers in Sussex build up quickly from late June and that neatly coincides with adults departing from Fennoscandia (BWP). On their arrival in the UK adults quickly commence their moult as was evident amongst the individuals comprising the above flock.
Male Dark Green Fritillary in the Cuckmere
