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Buff-breasted Sandpiper coming into land.

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

American Golden Plover

I was out on my bike at Scotney making my way to check on the AGP, when a message came through that a Buff-breasted Sandpiper had been reported in the same field as the AGP by Colin Holter. A few minutes later I was on site watching the bird. Many thanks Colin.
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Kentish plover on the island near the outfall this afternoon when left it was still there @martynwilson.bsky.social @tankertonbirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #kentbirding

Nice, was dropping my lad off there yesterday, bit different weather wise compared to today! Enjoy the studies

A poor phonescoped image of the American Golden Plover in the MOD enclosure at Jury's Gap this afternoon. Later, while rechecking the Golden Plover flock on the field I discovered 4 Dotteral, 2 ads + 2juvs, but no further sign of AGP. The Dotteral flew off and out to sea at 18.14 #kentbirding

Short trip over to Cornwall today to see the Grey Phalarope and Bairds Sandpiper at Siblyback reservoir. Then across to see the 3 Buff breasted Sandpiper at Colliford reservoir. Other notable highlights were Peregrine and Wheatear.

Sadly I rushed this panorama but it was a nice double rainbow over Herne Bay this evening!

Double-checked a flight of 6 birds this afternoon 😀

Tri-colored Heron wading in a stream. In the background is the foliage along the bank. The Heron is looking down as it hunts for small fish.

Tri-colored Heron wading in a stream. The Heron has stopped and is looking down as it hunts for small fish. PrintsByMarvin.us #Tri-colored #Heron #nature #bird #wildlife

A massive ~12k pairs of Glossy Ibis bred in Doñana National Park this year with very high breeding success due to good winter rains. Marshes now dry and birds dispersing north aided by favourable winds. Conceivable that some will stay to breed in UK/Ireland in 2026 #UKbirding #Ornithology

A 2013 paper following a 14 yr study from Doñana linked high dispersal levels in Glossy Ibis to drought. Can we call 'em refugees yet?🤔

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A large flock of White Storks was video'd and put on the local wildlife FB page asking for ID. I didn't catch up with those so it was nice when it turned out what must've been 6 of the flock dropped in to the patch. Presumably they had roosted the night before and stayed for a couple of hours before heading off SW. Knepp birds or not, decent to see

The only Wheatear on the patch all year!

Barn Owl at dawn on one of the local wildlife friendly farms. Those fence lines usually turn up a small number of Whinchat, but not this year (so far anyway)

Work & family life has been busy recently restricting local birding. But it's been quiet even when out, just 1 each of Wheatear, Common Redstart & Whinchat locally this Autumn; I'd normally expect multiples across the various local sites. A few highlights from last 3 weeks: #kentbirding #ukbirding

An epic last 90 minutes of the birding day at Sandwich. After a tantalising pallid-looking Swift flew WNW w/Commons, watching Restharrow Scrape produced 11 Cattle Egrets off to roost, followed by c14 Glossy Ibis in from the NNE at 1925, dropping WNW of the Obs 🙂
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Dungeness today .What a superb day !! Montagu`s Harrier appeared in the distance that proceeded to show on and off from afar for the next hour or so a Wryneck, 8 Glossy ibis in the air at one time and that evening on the Dengmarsh track watching a osprey flying over the Dungeness RSPB lakes .

How longs the walk Neil? Crake easy to find or skulking? Any tips? Cheers, Adam

2 juv+1 ad Dotterel, Westcliffe st Maragret's still this evening. Expertly found first thing this morning by Phil Chantler #kentbirding

Clan Line en route to Ashford, passing through Barming this morning

Zitting Cisticola Breeds in Britain for the First Time Family party in Suffolk confirms long-anticipated arrival of a new breeding species on the British mainland

Zitting Cisticola Breeds in Britain for the First Time

Family party in Suffolk confirms long-anticipated arrival of a new breeding species on the British mainland

www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/Z...

One of two Bordered Straw moths seen in Sissinghurst NT garden yesterday

White-winged Tern at Leeds Castle this evening . A lovely location that I’d not visited for a while, last time I was in a suit and said a few legal words that cost me lots of money a few years later 🥴😵‍💫😜. #kentbirding #ukbirding

As you predicted, Zitting Cisticola!

Roughly 82 knepp white storks this evening over seasalter #kentbirding

Not sure everyone is aware but the new ‘owners’ Land Logical of Swanscombe marshes SSSI have this week started erecting fencing at the boat club. They’ve issued an eviction notice to the users, not sure what their next plans are?
I assume Natural England are aware of this?@tonyjuniper.bsky.social

Save Broadness Cruising Club – Stop the Eviction 🚤🌊 For over 30 years, Broadness Cruising Club has been part of the heart and heritage of Swanscombe Peninsula. Members like Bob Thwaites have cared for this space, enriched the salt marsh habitat, and br...

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Sorry, too much Aperol

I thougt the same comparing to your photo from yesterday, mine looks worn compared to yours, yoo much so for a day's difference

At Ramscombe Farm, Cuxton, Kent

A butterfly I've wanted to see for years, never thought I'd see a Queen of Spain Frit so close to home. Loyal to the main track at 3pm today

Connected with it just after 3pm, very loyal to path & adjacent furrows

Hi Barry, where about did you see it? Spent 2hrs yday in the area where main track crosses the N Downs Way without success

West Kent birding in the rain this morning saw Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, 12 Crossbill north and a Honey Buzzard. Terrible record shot warning ⚠️ ##kentbirding