The last fews days have seen an unprecedented influx of Kites over Dengemarsh with a minimum of 35 Red Kites and 2 Black Kites, where they are from and where they are going has led to much speculation. All the Great White Egrets appear to have all left the reserve, leaving a few Little Egrets. At least 2 Bitterns are booming and giving intermittent flight views. Reed, Sedge and Cetti's Warblers, along with Common and Lesser Whitethroats and Reed buntings are all still singing, Cuckoo's and Yellow Wagtails can be seen and heard all over, as well as screaming Terns, Common Gulls and Water Rails. Oystercatchers, Lapwings and Redshanks are still very vocal, with a few Whimbrel and Curlew passing through. Swifts, House Martins and Swallow are now a common sight but Hobby's are disappointingly scarce.
Black Kite over Dengemarsh Saturday 09/05/2020
Black Kite over Dengemarsh Sunday 10/05/2020
Just some of the 35+ Red Kites over Dengemarsh in the last few days
Bearded Tit
Bittern
Pied Wagtail
Pochard
Great Tit with tasty morsel
Common Gull
Tufted Ducks
Baby Grass Snake on the road
Baby Grass Snake(fortunately CT was on hand to catch it and move it to safety)
Marsh Frogs are very vocal at the moment
Spawning Carp
There are plenty of Yellow Wagtails around Dengemarsh
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