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~~~~~ Bay Explorers, our nature based group for young people between 8 & 16, have some great events planned - see HERE ~~~~~   ~~~~~ Two-day Art Course this September with Steve Cale - places still available! Click for Details ~~~~~   ~~~~~ Our Thursday Lectures are underway see the exciting programme HERE ~~~~~    ~~~~~ Mid-week Walks Spring & Summer Programme! See details HERE ~~~~~

Butterflies: December

Steffan January 2, 2025

Thursday 30th

Just when we thought the butterfly season was over, a Peacock was flying strongly around Waldershare Avenue on the Estate, our latest ever record.

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  • Birds: March

    Birds: March

    Saturday 22nd There were now three Black Redstarts at Sandilands including a very smart adult male. Four Bramblings and a Little Ringed Plover flew over the Estate with …Read Full Report

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sandwichbirdobs SBBOT @sandwichbirdobs ·
17 Feb

Tundra Bean Goose still on RSPB Worth marshes.

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ukrbbp UK RBBP @ukrbbp ·
15 Feb

If and when we get some clear, sunny days, February and March provide the best opportunity to record breeding Goshawks as they display over territories - here’s some encouragement from RBBP Secretary Mark Eaton

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robrackliffe Rob Rackliffe @robrackliffe ·
14 Feb

Despite the cold and gloomy grey weather earlier this week, this Dartford Warbler brightened up our day - at Dickson’s Corner Sandwich Bay. Also close views of a Short-eared Owl! With ⁦@a1virginia⁩ ⁦@Sandwichbirdobs⁩

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birdtrack BirdTrack @birdtrack ·
14 Feb

1/ A reminder to please report all sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. In England, Wales & Scotland, contact @DefraGovUK, in Northern Ireland contact @daera_ni & in Republic of Ireland @agriculture_ie. Please ALSO report to
@BirdTrack for monitoring

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Kent, CT13 9PF

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