9 April 2023 - Lichens at Dungeness RSPB

 

9 April 2023 - Pond dipping at Dungeness

 A few inverts...

8 April 2023 - Stodmarsh NNR

Garganey was the highlight of a two-hour visit to Stodmarsh NNR this afternoon. A few other migrants included Yellow Wags, Swallows, Sand Martins and various warblers. Great White, Little and Cattle Egrets were all on show from Marsh Hide.

2 April 2023 - Elmley and Minster, Kent

A very brief visit to Elmley NNR produced both Raven and Cattle Egret in flight within 2 minutes and 200 metres of the reserve entrance. There's fantastic numbers of Lapwings bombing around - displaying and egg-laying all happening.  Marsh Harriers are busy...

An after-Elmley visit to Minster beach produced a few summer-plumaged Mediterranean Gulls at close quarters - I'll be back...

1 April 2023 - Marsh Harrier at Elmley NNR

This smart adult female Marsh Harrier at Elmley NNR was a welcome sight. Confiding bird watched quartering along the main entrance track.

27 March 2023 - Great Grey Shrike at Hothfield Common

A brief trip to Hothfield Common this afternoon for a catch-up with the Great Grey Shrike which has wintered on the site. A superb wee beastie!