Simon Ginnaw
@simonginnaw.bsky.social
Elmley NNR Warden & Lead Nature Guide. Wildlife Tour Leader and lifelong birder.
The Bearded Reedlings have been stars at Elmley this week, feeding within 4 metres of visiting birders. The Shorties are now up to 25 individuals, and 3 Hen Harriers continue to roam the reserve, surprising the lucky few or rewarding those who are willing to wait #kentbirding
January 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Bearded Reedlings have been stars at Elmley this week, feeding within 4 metres of visiting birders. The Shorties are now up to 25 individuals, and 3 Hen Harriers continue to roam the reserve, surprising the lucky few or rewarding those who are willing to wait #kentbirding
The dry & cold weather this week encouraged shyer species out into the open, like Jack Snipe & Water Rail, showing well at times. The Bitterns, however, don’t need any encouragement & are seen daily along the self-drive section of the reserve all year. Voles, Eels, and Newts on the menu this week.
November 23, 2024 at 11:14 AM
The dry & cold weather this week encouraged shyer species out into the open, like Jack Snipe & Water Rail, showing well at times. The Bitterns, however, don’t need any encouragement & are seen daily along the self-drive section of the reserve all year. Voles, Eels, and Newts on the menu this week.
WeBS highlights today was numbers & diversity of raptors. At least 4 Peregrines, 2 Merlins, a male & ring-tail Hen Harrier, several Short-eared Owls, amongst other species. Ended the day with over 130 Marsh Harriers into one of the roosts. Interesting to spot a Red Kite join them! #kentbirding
November 18, 2024 at 11:17 PM
WeBS highlights today was numbers & diversity of raptors. At least 4 Peregrines, 2 Merlins, a male & ring-tail Hen Harrier, several Short-eared Owls, amongst other species. Ended the day with over 130 Marsh Harriers into one of the roosts. Interesting to spot a Red Kite join them! #kentbirding
At Elmley we are fortunate to have 3 pairs of Little Owls. Autumn is a tricky time of year to find them, as they choose to stay hidden rather than perching in the open. This one was tucked away at the top of an Oak.
November 15, 2024 at 6:55 AM
At Elmley we are fortunate to have 3 pairs of Little Owls. Autumn is a tricky time of year to find them, as they choose to stay hidden rather than perching in the open. This one was tucked away at the top of an Oak.