26/05/2022

The Glossy Ibis from Hanson Hide in the last glow of the sun last night 

 I spent a lovely morning at the excellent Rye Harbour LNR, where despite the near gale force wind  excellent views of the birds were had from the comfort of the hides. I will no doubt be making more frequent visits in future.

Black-headed Gull and young

The hides at Rye Harbour LNR afford super close views of the birds

Turnstone in smart summer dress

Redshank

The larger stones around the edges of the island helps to prevent erosion, maybe an idea Dungeness could use next time they build up the islands.

Winter plumage Turnstone

Excellent number of pairs of Avocet at Rye Harbour, with loads of chicks 

Common Sandpiper

Common Terns

Sandwich Terns with an Avocet

Moments after I took this image of a duck Shoveler and her brood a Common Gull swooped in and took one of her ducklings

Common Gull taking a Shoveler Duckling which it swallowed whole