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~~~~~ Bay Explorers is our monthly nature-based group for young people between the ages of 8 & 16 - see HERE ~~~~~   ~~~~~ An Introduction to Nature Writing Workshop this May with tutor Sonia Overall - places available now! Click for Details ~~~~~   ~~~~~ Our Easter Holiday Club for the family - see the exciting programme HERE ~~~~~    ~~~~~ Evening Walks Summer Programme! See details HERE ~~~~~   ~~~~~ SBBOT Portland Bill Mini Break April 27th - 1st May 2025 - Due to a cancellation one place for a single occupant has become available - if interested please contact us. First come first served! ~~~~~

Dragonflies: April

Steffan April 1, 2025

Saturday 12th

A Hairy Dragonfly on RSPB Worth marshes was our earliest ever Odonata! 

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  • Birds: April

    Birds: April

    Wednesday 23rd A change in the weather brought rain, wind, and cold temperatures to our corner of Kent. Seawatching was the name of the game, at least when …Read Full Report

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sandwichbirdobs SBBOT @sandwichbirdobs ·
17 Feb

Tundra Bean Goose still on RSPB Worth marshes.

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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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Guilford Road
Sandwich Bay
Sandwich
Kent, CT13 9PF

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