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Wednesday 31st<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Seven Willow Warblers and a Green Sandpiper were on the Estate and a handful of Sandwich Terns and Mediterranean Gulls feeding together offshore. Our first Spotted Flycatcher and a few more Willow Warblers and Green Sandpipers were on New Downs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

A Grasshopper Warbler<\/strong> was seen briefly at the Point. There were now three Great White Egrets<\/strong> on RSPB Worth marshes and the GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> still present. In the evening there were eight Little Terns, one Black Tern<\/strong>, and one Wood Sandpiper in Pegwell Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marsh Harrier by P.Blanche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

Two Garganey were new in on RSPB Worth marshes and there was a high count of 17 Kestrels from the site. A count of 480 Sandwich Terns in Pegwell Bay in the evening was the highest count so far this autumn. There was also a good mix of waders and large numbers of Little Egret present. Around 80-100 of the latter are currently spread through the Recording Area with Worth, New Downs, and Pegwell the hotspots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

A real good mix around the Recording Area<\/a> today. A Wood Warbler<\/strong> was caught by the ringing team early on. Three Cattle Egrets<\/strong> added to the plethora of various herons, egrets, and allies seen on RSPB marshes recently. The GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> and two Great White Egrets<\/strong>, and two Wood Sandpipers were all still present. At least 35 Common Sandpipers were sitting on the sluices along the river on New Downs and 30+ Mediterranean Gulls were flying around Prince's Golf Course. Finally, a Curlew Sandpiper, a Little Stint, and two Little Terns were in Pegwell Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Two Wood Sandpipers were on RSPB Worth marshes and a big flock of hirundines on the Green Wall included around 100 Sand Martins.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

A Grasshopper Warbler<\/strong> was caught by the ringing team at dawn and at least 15 Willow Warblers were scattered around the Estate. A Wheatear on RSPB Worth marshes was another first for the autumn whilst the GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> was still around. An afternoon trip along the Stour at high tide recorded<\/span>\u00a0a very impressive 116<\/strong> Common Sandpipers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hobby by J.Draper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

A mixed bag weather-wise but the Spoonbill<\/strong> and GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> remained on RSPB Worth marshes. In the evening, three Curlew Sandpipers and a Black Tern<\/strong> were in Pegwell Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

The Estate saw some light autumn passage with one Redstart, seven Willow Warblers, and small numbers of Reed Warblers, Sedge Warblers, and Lesser Whitethroats, plus juvenile Cuckoo and Marsh Harrier. A Spoonbill<\/strong> was new on RSPB Worth marshes with the two Great White Egrets<\/strong> and the GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> still.<\/span><\/p>\n

We've just announced a new trip for next year, a mini-break to Portland in late April to coincide with the spring migration. Expect Pied Flycatchers, Ring Ouzels, and hundreds of Wheatears and Warblers. Click HERE<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>to read more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

The mobile and often elusive GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> was back on RSPB Worth marshes today. A Turnstone on the pools was an odd record for inland whilst it was pleasing to see another brood of fledged Turtle Doves on the wing. A handful of Willow Warblers were on the Estate, plus another Garden Warbler, and there were a few hundred Sandwich Terns in Pegwell Bay again at high tide.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Juvenile Turtle Dove by N.Davies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

The GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> relocated north to New Downs, with a Wood Sandpiper and 21 Little Egrets also present. Another 38 Little Egrets were in Pegwell Bay and an adult Yellow-legged Gull. Two Great White Egrets<\/strong>, a Garganey, and another Wood Sandpiper were on RSPB Worth marshes. There was also noticeable influx of Swifts with at least 150 in the area.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

A slightly cooler day thankfully. The change in weather brought with it some new autumn migrants, namely a Whinchat and a Willow Warbler on RSPB Worth marshes, with another Willow Warbler and a Garden Warbler on the Estate. Two Great White Egrets<\/strong> and the GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> were also present inland on the marshes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Our first Willow Warbler of autumn was caught by the ringing team on the Estate. A good mix of waders on New Downs included a Wood Sandpiper, 41 Common Sandpipers, and 113 Redshanks, whilst 240 Sandwich Terns were in Pegwell Bay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile a Nuthatch nearby at Gazen Salts Nature Reserve in Sandwich Town was of local interest. It is a rare bird in this area with just ten SBBOT records. Many of the Sandwich Bay stalwarts would love it to come a little closer this way onto the Green Wall.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Pleasant but hot out there. The GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> and a group of Pintails were on RSPB Worth Marshes and a Greenshank was in Pegwell Bay. It seems the local Blackcaps have fared pretty well on the Estate this year with young fledglings continuing to appear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

The GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> remained on RSPB Worth Marshes along with two Turtle Doves, a Cattle Egret<\/strong>, and a Great White Egret<\/strong>. Two Common Terns flying over the floods were uncommon birds for the site.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday 17th\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong> <\/span>was again frolicking amongst the rushes on RSPB Worth Marshes. Three Black-tailed Godwits, a Green Sandpiper, a Great White Egret<\/strong>, six Hobbies, two Yellow Wagtails, a Snipe, and six Egyptian Geese were also utilising the space. On New Downs, there were three more Egyptian Geese, 94 Redshanks, four Greenshanks, six Common Sandpipers, 14 Black-tailed Godwits, 32 Lapwings, 11 Little Egrets, and two Ringed Plovers plus singles of Dunlin and Bearded Tit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

With spells of rain throughout the day, it was quiet out there. Two Great White Egrets<\/strong>, a Whimbrel, and three Common Sandpipers were on RSPB Worth Marshes. In the evening, 13 Black-tailed Godwits, 122 Sandwich Terns, and a Spoonbill<\/strong> were in Pegwell Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

A pleasant morning before clouding up later on. The juvenile Bullfinch and lingering male Marsh Harrier were present on the Estate along with a flyover Yellow Wagtail and two each of Whimbrel and Sand Martin. On Restharrow Scrape, a Common Sandpiper was joined by the first returning Snipe of the autumn and six Canada Geese. On RSPB Worth Marshes, after a period of absence, the GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> made a return though it hid itself in deep cover for much of the day. A juvenile Coal Tit was perhaps even rarer for the sub-site than the Ibis! This is the time of year where wandering juveniles can occur away from their stronghold on the Green Wall. In the evening, a Garganey was on the floods.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Glossy Ibis by R. Rackliffe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

After frequent sightings of an adult on the Estate throughout Spring, a juvenile Bullfinch was a nice confirmation of local breeding. Over on RSPB Worth Marshes, five Spoonbills<\/strong>, four Cattle Egrets<\/strong>, and two Great White Egrets<\/strong> were present throughout the day. An Osprey<\/strong> flew over Pegwell Bay in the evening before flying up the river toward New Downs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

There were 100+ Sand Martins over the Estate and surrounding fields in small flocks throughout the day with another 60+ at Pegwell Bay. A male Hen Harrier was reported on RSPB Worth Marshes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Unsettled conditions set the tempo for most of the day with rain spells early on. On RSPB Worth Marshes, seven Cattle Egrets<\/strong>, and two Great White Egrets<\/strong> were joined by an increase to 31 Teals and a drake Pochard. Two Turtle Doves were also present.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

A pair of Common Terns dropped on to Restharrow Scrape in the morning along with a Common Sandpiper, a Green Sandpiper, and 16 Lapwings. On New Downs, a big surprise was the discovery of a Great Crested Grebe pair with young, having noted regular sightings of at least one individual throughout the spring on one of the Reservoirs. This is thought to be a new breeding species for the Recording Area. Other sightings included 12 Black-tailed Godwits, 30 Redshanks, and three Greenshanks. Four Turtle Doves on RSPB Worth Marshes included two juveniles, which was pleasing to record in the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

Yesterday's wader numbers had dropped off and it was a considerably quieter day. Two each of Cattle<\/strong> and Great White Egret<\/strong> were on RSPB Worth Marshes. Overhead 35 Sand Martins and 55 Swifts headed south.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

The rain and overcast conditions had dropped a variety of waders into the Recording Area. A flock of 13<\/strong> Wood Sandpipers were on RSPB Worth Marshes along with two each of Whimbrel and Green Sandpiper; four Cattle Egrets<\/strong> and two Yellowhammers also remained on site. At Pegwell Bay, three Bar-tailed Godwits, two Greenshanks and singles of Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, and Grey Plover were present. On New Downs the wader counts consisted of 124 Redshanks, 48 Lapwings, nine Common Sandpipers, three Green Sandpipers, two Whimbrels, a Greenshank, and a Ringed Plover. During the morning, several small flocks of Sand Martins dropped in with the rain before heading south over the Estate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Two juvenile Marsh Harriers on RSPB Worth Marshes were indicative of breeding in the area, also present were seven Cattle Egrets<\/strong>, seven Little Ringed Plovers, two Great White Egrets<\/strong>, and a Green Sandpiper. In Pegwell Bay, there were 150 Sandwich Terns, 21 Little Egrets, four Sand Martins, three Black-tailed Godwits, and a Whimbrel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

A local mega in the form of a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker<\/strong> was seen along the Pinnock Wall on RSPB Worth marshes. A Roseate Tern<\/strong> was also present in Pegwell Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n

The next week or so should start to see autumn migration increase a little. Swifts and Sand Martins will be a key movers so keep eyes to the skies, but this is also peak passage for Curlew in the area, so Pegwell Bay is well worth visiting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Conditions were mostly wet and windy today but the GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span>, two Great White Egrets<\/strong>, and at least nine Cattle Egrets<\/strong> all remained on RSPB Worth marshes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Great White Egrets by S.Ray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

In a repeat of yesterday the star bird was the GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> on RSPB Worth marshes with at least 13 Cattle Egrets<\/strong> and two Great White Egrets<\/strong> present.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Glossy Ibis by P.Blanche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

A GLOSSY IBIS<\/strong><\/span> joined the throng of heron species on RSPB Worth marshes. The Cattle Egret<\/strong> flock increased to 11 and a Great White Egret<\/strong> was seen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

The RSPB Worth marshes Cattle Egret<\/strong> flock now numbered nine birds with Spoonbill<\/strong>, <\/span>Great White Egret<\/strong>, and Greenshank all new in.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

The male Marsh Harrier put in another appearance on the Estate, with singles of Little Owl and Bullfinch, plus a small movement of Swifts north overhead. Good numbers of Little Ringed Plovers were inland on RSPB Worth marshes as well as yesterdays Cattle Egret<\/strong> flock.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marsh Harrier by S.Ray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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