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Butterflies: January

Steffan January 26, 2024

Wednesday 24th

It was some surprise to see a Small Tortoiseshell fly in off the sea. A strange record and our first butterfly to be recorded this year.

Category : Sightings:Butterflies
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  • Dragonflies: February – March 2024 →

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    Wednesday 22nd A breeding-plumage Spotted Redshank was in Pegwell Bay, two Hobby's were on RSPB Worth Marshes and Restharrow Scrape saw two Whimbrel and four Bar-tailed Godwits drop …Read Full Report

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An independent charity and accredited Bird Observatory that monitors the wildlife of the Sandwich Bay area. Visit 10-4 or stay in our comfortable accommodation.

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rtaylorjones richard taylor-jones @rtaylorjones ·
21 Apr

First swifts of the year for me out over Worth Marshes…. They’re back! House Martins and Swallow too 👍😄

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baldbirder1 Baldbirder @baldbirder1 ·
19 Apr

Nice selection at RSPB Worth Marshes this morning - 2x Spotshanks being the highlight, but summer migrants and breeding waders doing their bit to impress. @Natures_Voice @Sandwichbirdobs @KentishPlover #birding @BirdWiseEK

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Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust
Guilford Road
Sandwich Bay
Sandwich
Kent, CT13 9PF

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