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Much quieter around The Point today, but still a few Firecrests, Chiffchaffs, Goldcrests and Wheatears around. A Brambling flying over t...

First thing this morning as I came out the door this Swallow was flying round in front the house. Firecrest 1 of an amazing 78 see...

As the Lydd to Dungeness road was closed between Cockles Bridge and the reserve entrance by fallen power lines for most of the day I visit...

Strong WSW wind this morning with occasional blustery showers didn't inspire me to an early start. 09.00-10.00 from The Point Dungenes...

1w Iceland Gull past the sea watch hide this morning. 05.45-09.45: Brent Goose: 620E Shoveller: 6E Common Scoter: 429E Velvet ...

 A bit of a lay in this morning as a light northerly wind was forecast. My first stop was the Boulderwall Pools to see if the Spoonbill w...

Sea watching today 07.20-09.30 Brent Goose: 1,165E Teal: 8E Gadwall: 2E Common Scoter: 43E Eider: 1E Red-throated Diver: 24E       1W...

Sea watching from the top of Cap Gris Nez. Another brilliant day out in northern France with MH,CP and PT. We started with a surprisin...

Very little change in the birds around Dungeness in the last couple of days. The first Sand Martin appeared at the ARC this afternoon per ...

Yet another cold dull occasionally drizzly day in a brisk NE wind. Still 2 Slavonian and 1 Black-necked Grebe on the New Diggings as I mad...