A nice change from Yellow-browed Warblers, found this Siberian Chiffchaff on Kingsdown Beach this morning. Inevitably it was with a Yellow-browed Warbler! Photo- Nigel Jarman
October 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A nice change from Yellow-browed Warblers, found this Siberian Chiffchaff on Kingsdown Beach this morning. Inevitably it was with a Yellow-browed Warbler! Photo- Nigel Jarman
This time last week I was wondering if I was going to see a Yellow-browed Warbler this year. Another four today (2 Bockhill, one Dover Castle and one SFV) takes my week's haul to 12 birds!
October 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This time last week I was wondering if I was going to see a Yellow-browed Warbler this year. Another four today (2 Bockhill, one Dover Castle and one SFV) takes my week's haul to 12 birds!
Another three Yellow-browed Warblers today takes my week total to seven. Hoping for something better this weekend
October 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Another three Yellow-browed Warblers today takes my week total to seven. Hoping for something better this weekend
Managed to see four Yellow-browed Warblers in the Greater Reculver area today but not a lot else. Photos of birds at Chambers Wall, Bishopstone and Reculver caravan park.
October 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Managed to see four Yellow-browed Warblers in the Greater Reculver area today but not a lot else. Photos of birds at Chambers Wall, Bishopstone and Reculver caravan park.
Great days birding in Reculver area today. Richard's Pipit in the early morning gloom and then Yellow-browed Warblers at the Caravan site, Chambers Wall and Shuart
October 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Great days birding in Reculver area today. Richard's Pipit in the early morning gloom and then Yellow-browed Warblers at the Caravan site, Chambers Wall and Shuart
Just once in a while:- right place right time. Marsh Warbler at Reculver this morning. Thanks to Matt Hindle
October 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Just once in a while:- right place right time. Marsh Warbler at Reculver this morning. Thanks to Matt Hindle
Dreadful record shots of Pallid Harrier at Shuart today
October 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Dreadful record shots of Pallid Harrier at Shuart today
Kestrel at Bockhill this morning
October 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Kestrel at Bockhill this morning
Most unexpected bird today, a Tawny Owl in full view at midday at Reculver.
September 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Most unexpected bird today, a Tawny Owl in full view at midday at Reculver.
The three Dotterels (adult & 2 juvs) remain near Dover this morning.
August 30, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The three Dotterels (adult & 2 juvs) remain near Dover this morning.
57 White Storks over the house in Canterbury this afternoon. I know they are a bit plastic but nevertheless an impressive sight
August 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
57 White Storks over the house in Canterbury this afternoon. I know they are a bit plastic but nevertheless an impressive sight
A small arrival of Whinchats this morning with five at Bockhill and nine along Reach Road. This inspired me to go to Grove Ferry, where sadly there were none!
August 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A small arrival of Whinchats this morning with five at Bockhill and nine along Reach Road. This inspired me to go to Grove Ferry, where sadly there were none!
A nice selection of early autumn migrants at Bockhill this morning including my first Wheatear and Gropper of the year. More on the Bockhill blog
August 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A nice selection of early autumn migrants at Bockhill this morning including my first Wheatear and Gropper of the year. More on the Bockhill blog
Algerian Nuthatch at Tamentout, Algeria from earlier this week.
June 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Algerian Nuthatch at Tamentout, Algeria from earlier this week.
Checked out 5 potential Nightjar sites in the last week. Only found one pair (at a new site) but they seem to have gone from my former go to site. A woodcock at last night’s site was a welcome surprise given their alarming decline as a breeding species in Kent
June 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Checked out 5 potential Nightjar sites in the last week. Only found one pair (at a new site) but they seem to have gone from my former go to site. A woodcock at last night’s site was a welcome surprise given their alarming decline as a breeding species in Kent
After 3 weeks in Arizona - no Roadrunner! Final effort on last morning just outside Tucson. Seen down to 2m. Photo taken with phone
May 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
After 3 weeks in Arizona - no Roadrunner! Final effort on last morning just outside Tucson. Seen down to 2m. Photo taken with phone
Bar-tailed Godwit is less than annual in the Stour Valley. Two today along middle drove was a nice return to local birding
April 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Bar-tailed Godwit is less than annual in the Stour Valley. Two today along middle drove was a nice return to local birding
Black Scoter finally on the list (British & World) at 6th attempt (& 2nd attempt at Hoylake). Was already in Liverpool this weekend for last visit to Goodison.
March 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Black Scoter finally on the list (British & World) at 6th attempt (& 2nd attempt at Hoylake). Was already in Liverpool this weekend for last visit to Goodison.
With Hawfinches seemingly in every churchyard in Kent, thought I ought to check out the churches in the Stour Valley and was rewarded with this valley tick at Westbere. #kentbirding
March 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
With Hawfinches seemingly in every churchyard in Kent, thought I ought to check out the churches in the Stour Valley and was rewarded with this valley tick at Westbere. #kentbirding
White-fronted Goose with local greylags at Stodmarsh this morning
February 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
White-fronted Goose with local greylags at Stodmarsh this morning
Fortunately the Spectacled Eider hung around long enough for me to connect with it yesterday. Unfortunately it never came close but afforded good scope views throughout the morning.
January 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Fortunately the Spectacled Eider hung around long enough for me to connect with it yesterday. Unfortunately it never came close but afforded good scope views throughout the morning.
Three species of barbet coming to feeders in Yunnan
January 23, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Three species of barbet coming to feeders in Yunnan