Linnet at the Dungeness Bird Observatory
In The Desert this morning lots of Siskins flew over mainly unseen along with Reed Buntings and at least a couple of Crossbill. In the Brambles Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps, Reed Buntings and Stonchats, a Marsh Harrier flew south along with a few Swallows, 2 Black redstarts were at West Beach. Jacob got brief but good enough views of a juvenile Pallid Harrier which hopefully hang around.
At Scotney the Buff-breasted Sandpiper continues to reside in its chosen field, but wasn't showing as I cycled past, though I did see several Wheatears, Yellow Wagtails and Golden Plover before I got distracted by news of the Red-breasted Flycatcher. Apparently there was very little of note on the reserve today which is not surprising with the amount of works that are taking place at the moment.
The superb Red-breasted Flycatcher in the garden of David and Sheila Bunney, many thanks to them for their hospitality without which these images would not be possible.
Crunching on a a big fat Bluebottle
Apparently, the Pallid Harrier has moved over to St Margrets and now probably further now. Lovely pictures though
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DeleteYou have had some great birds in September, and now another good bird first day of October what will the rest of the month bring, hope Sheila is recovering well.
ReplyDeleteWe are doing well so far Ken, the Red-breasted Flycatcher is such a delightful bird. Dave said Sheila is recovering well.
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