St Catherines Drive, Faversham (Kent)

Robin
Redwing

Redwing

Wren

Blackbird

Funton (Kent): Afternoon WeBS count in cold and snowy conditions. Highlights included Marsh Harrier (3), Red-breasted Merganser (3 males, 2 females), 2/3 Rock Pipits and a nice surprise in the form of a Dartford Warbler associating with a female Stonechat.

Dungeness (Kent): As we drove to Dungeness RSPB Reserve through Romney Marsh, we managed to catch up with some small mixed flocks of passerines including Yellowhammer (14), Chaffinch (25), Linnet (12), Pied Wagtail (c30) and Meadow Pipit (8). We also located a small group of Bewick's Swan (6). At Dungeness RSPB Reserve itself, we managed to catch up with Smew (1 redhead) on the New Diggings pits, Little Egret (3) and there were at least five Marsh Harriers in the area.

Curlew

Cliffe (Kent): It's been difficult for us to get out recently with work being so busy, so we were pleased to have managed a three hour visit to Cliffe this afternoon. The birds weren't close enough to photograph; however the views of Shorelark (3) near the 'Flamingo' pool, a male Goldeneye nearby and a female Sparrowhawk and single Great Northern Diver on the Alpha pool made for a pleasant afternoon.

WeBS Count, Funton (Kent): Marsh Harrier (4), Fieldfare (20), Avocet (400), Brent Goose (15), Pintail (117), Wigeon (161), Teal (110) and Black-tailed Godwit (140).

Dungeness (Kent): Ignoring the poor weather, we travelled down to Dungeness determined to enjoy our day off work together. Despite both getting completely soaked, we made good use of our time and enjoyed among others: Goldeneye (4 female), Cetti's Warbler (heard), Kingfisher (1), Marsh Harrier (6), a Bittern flying across the ARC from the Hanson hide, the Great White Egret from Denge Marsh Road (1), Little Egret (6), Stonechat (2) and at least one of the Glossy Ibis.

Snipe

Kingfisher
Little Egret

Mute Swan

Faversham Creek (Kent): Went for a well-earned run during lunch break when working from Faversham today and managed a Kingfisher and Little Egret at the creek.