October 9th
The undoubted highlight of the day was when Dave Smith
found a superb Arctic Warbler (186th) in
sycamores beside the railway at the Shuart crossing. This is only the second
one seen in the recording area following one at Bishopstone Glen from October
1st-8th 1996 and is only the sixth record for Kent. Other birds seen in the
same trees were 1 Pied Flycatcher, 6
Chiffchaffs, 3 Siskins and 2 Bramblings.
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Arctic Warbler - Dave Smith
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| Arctic Warbler - Marc Heath |
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In addition to
seeing this excellent bird we spent the morning ringing at
Reculver where we saw
2 Grey Wagtails, 14
Chiffchaffs, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Sparrowhawks, 1 Green Sandpiper,
1 Merlin, 1 Green Woodpecker, 20 Mallard, 6 Jays,
6 Lapwings, 1 Snipe, 25 Linnets, 15 Meadow Pipits, 8 Siskins,
1 Firecrest, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Blackcap, 1 Kestrel,
2 Common Buzzards and 6 Song Thrushes.
Birds ringed 25: Chiffchaff 8, Wren 1,
Firecrest 1, Robin 6, Cetti's Warbler 1, Great Tit 1, Blue Tit 1, Blackcap 1,
Song Thrush 1, Blackbirds 4.
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Male Firecrest
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Arctic Warbler - Barry Wright
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Arctic Warbler - Barry Wright
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Arctic Warbler - Barry Wright
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Arctic Warbler - Barry Wright
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Arctic Warbler - Barry Wright
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On their walk back to Shuart, Derek Smith and Barry Wright saw 2 Short-eared Owls.
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Short-eared Owl - Barry Wright
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