I have spent much time this weekend at the back of Scotney with the 1,000s of birds out there, large numbers of Meadow Pipits and Linnets, Golden Plovers, Lapwings, Wildfowl, Starlings not forgetting a constant stream of Hirundines all of which were attracting the attention of Merlins, Hobbys, Kestrels, Sparrowhawks, Marsh Harriers and Common Buzzards, but the star of the show has to be the Buff-breasted Sandpiper which was very confiding at times, a super stunning bird.
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Buff-breasted Sandpiper flushed by a Merlin allowing a flight image
A Black-tailed Godwit dropped in as well
Arctic Skua from the fishing boats
The sea watching has been poor for the last few days and I cant see much improvement until the end of the week. However I have high for passerines and Moths.
Brent Geese moving West
A drake Common Scoter
The USS Gerald R Ford Aircraft Carrier passing Dungeness yesterday
The USS Winston S Chuchill Destroyer passing Dungeness yesterday
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