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Thursday 30th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Four Greenshanks and a Redshank were on Restharrow Scrape first thing. Later, a few Swifts and a Sand Martin passed through. A Reed Warbler at Sandilands was an odd record, three Whimbrels were in Restharrow Dunes, and a Grey Plover flew inland over the Estate. The (presumed lingering) Nightingale<\/strong> was singing near the white bridge on the Green Wall. Over on RSPB Worth Marshes there were five Hobbies, 11 Greenshanks, and six Wood Sandpipers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Greenshank by S.Ray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wednesday 29th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The passage of birds dropping in and out of Restharrow Scrape continued. Three Spotted Redshanks and a Greenshank were there early doors, followed by two Common Sandpipers, and later four Bar-tailed Godwits and two Sandwich Terns. At this time of year it's worth popping by to see what's dropped in. It was similar on RSPB Worth Marshes with two Black-tailed Godwits, five Wood Sandpipers, two Grey Plovers, eight Ruff, and a Spoonbill. A flock of 27 Whimbrels was on Prince's Golf Course and a Nightingale<\/strong> was singing again from the northern reaches of New Downs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sparrowhawk by J.Bull<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tuesday 28th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A little quiet in the cold wind. Small numbers of Bar-tailed Godwits, Common Scoter, and Gulls were moving offshore, plus a late Brent Goose.<\/span> There was an increase in House Martins on RSPB Worth marshes and a Turtle Dove was purring away.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Events team have been very busy and have announced lots of new walks over the summer. Check out HERE<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>for details and tickets. Coming up soon we have walks at Challock, Stodmarsh, and Conyer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday 27th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bright sun but still cool in places with the north-easterly. Two Common Sandpipers and a Little Ringed Plover were on Restharrow Scrape. A Wheatear was nearby at Sandilands and five Red Kites went north. In Pegwell there were 132 Sandwich Terns, 19 Bar-tailed Godwits, 21 Whimbrels, and a Brent Goose at the high tide whilst over on RSPB Worth Marshes six Wood Sandpipers, four Whimbrels, and the late Jack Snipe remained.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Little Ringed Plover by N.Smith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunday 26th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A Spoonbill dropped into RSPB Worth Marshes and our first Turtle Dove was heard purring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 25th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A Garden Warbler was singing on the Estate and on Restharrow Scrape were three Whimbrels, a Green Sandpiper, a Common Sandpiper, and a Greenshank.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Greenshank by P.Blanche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friday 24th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Three Spotted Redshanks dropped into Restharrow Scrape and two birds were on RSPB Worth Marshes. Its been a very good spring for this species so far. Completing an excellent arrival of waders on Worth were seven Ruffs, nine Greenshanks, three Whimbrels, two Black-tailed Godwits, two Common Sandpipers, 13 Green Sandpipers, and the continued late Jack Snipe. At least 28 Swifts bombed through, a Whimbrel was on Restharrow Scrape, and a few Yellow Wagtails flew over.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Spotted Redshanks by S.Ray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thursday 23rd<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A good mix of species were on RSPB Worth Marshes including two each of Whimbrel, Black-tailed Godwit, and Hobby, plus a Greenshank and six Swifts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday 22nd<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A breeding-plumage Spotted Redshank was in Pegwell Bay, two Hobbies were on RSPB Worth Marshes, and Restharrow Scrape saw two Whimbrels and four Bar-tailed Godwits drop in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday 21st<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Despite being bright it was cold in the north-easterly wind. A Short-eared Owl flew south through the Estate, two Bar-tailed Godwits were on Restharrow Scrape, a late Jack Snipe showed well on RSPB Worth Marshes, and a Swift flew over. The conditions should push more Bar-tailed Godwits and Whimbrels through so expect more to turn up in Pegwell, along the shore, and inland on pools over the next two weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Swift by E.Davies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Monday 20th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Our first Swift flew over the Estate, along with Whimbrel, Sand Martin, and House Martin, and a possible Osprey flew through but evaded confirmation. A Nightingale<\/strong> was present again on New Downs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lapwing by M.Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunday 19th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wheatear at Sandilands, two Spotted Redshanks, two Wood Sandpipers, and two Wheatears on RSPB Worth Marshes. Five Lesser Whitethroats were on New Downs and ten Whimbrels in Pegwell Bay. A Nightingale<\/strong> was on the Green Wall.<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 18th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There was a small arrival of common warbler species on the Estate as 36 Whitethroats and six Willow Warblers were scattered around, plus a Wheatear, a Cuckoo, and two Whimbrels. Two Greenshank were new-in on RSPB Worth Marshes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday 17th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

RSPB Worth Marshes was lovely in the early sun. Four Red Kites, White Stork, two Spotted Redshanks, two Ruffs, Whimbrel, five Little Ringed Plovers, three Cuckoos, Wheatear, and a Yellow Wagtail were the highlights.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many would've noticed that DDC failed to show on Monday and Tuesday earlier this week for pothole work. We have now been informed that they will be arriving next week instead, Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st April, and Golf Road will be closed<\/strong> between The Chequers and Royal Cinque Ports Club House. So if you are intending to come into the Sandwich Bay area during this time you will need to access from the Sandwich side.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday 16th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Singles of Crane<\/strong><\/span>, White Stork, and Cuckoo were on Worth, Whimbrel and Wheatear on the Estate, and Whimbrel, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, and Lesser Whitethroat on New Downs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday 15th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Our first Hobby was flying around on RSPB Worth Marshes and another first came in the form of two Garden Warblers singing in Pegwell Bay Country Park. There was a good count of 340 Sandwich Terns, also in Pegwell, nine Sandwich Terns on Restharrow Scrape, and another Nightingale<\/strong> was in the outer reaches of New Downs (heard from across the river in Stonelees!).<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday 14th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Full coverage across the Recording Area produced a Nightingale<\/strong> on the Green Wall, eight Wheatears and a few House Martins on the Estate, four Wheatears on Prince's Beach, 29 Sandwich Terns offshore, the first two Lesser Whitethroats of the year on New Downs, and another belated first in a Cuckoo on RSPB Worth Marshes. In the afternoon heat a White Stork also flew north over Worth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday 13th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A Wheatear was at Sandilands, three Whimbrels in the turf field by Restharrow Scrape, and light finch and Swallow passage along the shore and Sandwich Terns offshore. A Wood Sandpiper was still on RSPB Worth Marshes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apologies for the short notice but we have only just been told that Golf Road is to be closed from 8am today until midnight on Tuesday<\/strong> for pothole repair between The Chequers and Royal Cinque Ports Club House. So if you are intending to come into the Sandwich Bay area during this time you may need to access from the Sandwich side. You can see the details here: https:\/\/one.network\/uk\/kent\u00a0<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shovelers by J.Bull<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunday 12th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Three Whimbrels flew over RSPB Worth Marshes, two Wood Sandpipers were on the pools, and at least 33 Sedge Warblers were now present.<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 11th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Two male\u00a0Ring Ouzels<\/strong> were smart finds on the Hundred Acre Field. Please note there is no public access into the field but the birds can be viewed from the Kent Coastal Footpath (W3W expecting.crank.space<\/em>)<\/span>. On RSPB Worth Marshes were a pair of Garganeys <\/strong>and two Reed Warblers. On the Estate Wheatear numbers saw a light increase to four.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday 10th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The wind switch round to northerly overnight and caused a sudden temperature drop and a little clearout of birds. A handful of Swallows went north and two Eiders (one male, one female) went south offshore.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday 9th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Another hot one. Highlights came early with two different singing Nightingales<\/strong>, one in the Gorse just north of the Drove and another near the entrance of Royal St George's Golf Course. A Spoonbill was on Willow Farm and Whitethroats had surged in overnight with at least 15 on the Estate. In the evening the Glossy Ibis<\/strong><\/span> flew over Willow Farm towards the Estate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday 8th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

One of the nicest days of the year so far with bright sunshine, only a slight breeze, and temperatures nudging 20 degrees. Most of the day's highlights were on RSPB Worth Marshes where two Cranes<\/strong><\/span> flew south, a Glossy Ibis <\/strong><\/span>joined a Spotted Redshank and Wood Sandpiper on the pools, and a male Redstart was seen. There was a small arrival of warblers on the Estate, including our first five Whitethroats of the year, and at least 20 Sandwich Terns were on Restharrow Scrape.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sandwich Terns by P.Blanche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tuesday 7th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Seven Mediterranean Gulls, two Red Kites, a Swallow, and a Willow Warbler were on\/over the Estate. Two Great White Egrets were visible on Willow Farm from the Drove and two Sedge Warblers singing along the Worth track.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Four Mediterranean Gulls (and a Black-headed Gull, far left) by P.Blanche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Monday 6th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After a cold start it became a glorious spring day. There were four Willow Warblers on the Estate and a House Martin flew north. Over on RSPB Worth Marshes there were Great White Egret, five Ruffs, four Little Ringed Plovers, Wheatear, two Willow Warblers, and eight Sedge Warblers. In the evening two Spotted Redshanks were also found including one smart summer-plumaged bird.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday 5th<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Two Bramblings, three Willow Warblers, and two Wheatears were on the Estate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Grey Partridge by N.Smith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday 4th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Two Great White Egrets and four Ruffs remained on RSPB Worth Marshes and a Brent Goose was on the beach by Sandilands.<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday 3rd<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ten Swallows and a Yellow Wagtail were the only summer migrants on offer on RSPB Worth Marshes this morning. It did feel rather wintery though. There were still seven Water Pipits present but now in their summer finery. Singles of Sedge Warbler and Swallow were also on New Downs and 85 Sandwich Terns in Pegwell Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is also a reminder to anyone who could help out. We're on the lookout for people who can volunteer to meet and greet visitors and be on the shop. We have a number of vacancies. Please get in touch at info@sbbot.org.uk<\/span> if you think you can help out.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday 2nd<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A cold wind through the area today. Venturing out on New Downs produced a pair of Egyptian Geese with three goslings. There are still only a few confirmed breeding records in our neck of the woods. A Green Sandpiper and two Bearded Tits were also present.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday 1st<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Our first Sedge Warbler was singing away on RSPB Worth Marshes. A\/the regular Spoonbill put in another brief appearance, as did the elusive Bittern<\/strong>, with two Great White Egrets and a Ruff also present. Two Yellow Wagtails flew over the Estate (also our first of the year) and eight Avocets were in and out of Restharrow Scrape.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Avocets by P.Blanche<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thursday 30th Four Greenshanks and a Redshank were on Restharrow Scrape first thing. Later, a few Swifts and a Sand Martin passed through. A Reed Warbler at Sandilands was an odd record, three Whimbrels were in Restharrow Dunes, and a Grey Plover flew inland over the Estate. 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