Oare Marshes
A rare trip out birding where opportunities of late have been few and far between. Oare Marshes is always worth a visit at anytime of the year, so with Graham, we headed down to this superb north Kent site to connect with early returning waders.
Bird of the day went to the Ruff, particularly 2-3 male birds still clinging onto their breeding plumage and looking rather splendid in the summer sun. The poor photo obviously don't do these birds justice.
Also on site, were two Spotted Redshank, one of my favourite waders particularly in summer plumage which these were. They were associating with the Blackwits so difficult to pin down on camera.
Marsh Harrier were seen soaring on the opposite side of the Swale.
Standard fare were impressive numbers of Avocet and of course the Black-tailed Godwit numbering over 500 congregated within the 'midfield' of the East Flood.
A single Greenshank was also nice to see as were adult Mediterranean Gull on the Swale. An early Common Gull sat amongst the ubiquitous Black Headed Gull. Yellow Wagtail 'seeped' as they flew over with small groups also present along the muddy fringes.
Resident Bearded Tit in small groups 'pinged' within the reeds animated by the warm breeze.
Bird of the day went to the Ruff, particularly 2-3 male birds still clinging onto their breeding plumage and looking rather splendid in the summer sun. The poor photo obviously don't do these birds justice.
Marsh Harrier were seen soaring on the opposite side of the Swale.
Standard fare were impressive numbers of Avocet and of course the Black-tailed Godwit numbering over 500 congregated within the 'midfield' of the East Flood.
A single Greenshank was also nice to see as were adult Mediterranean Gull on the Swale. An early Common Gull sat amongst the ubiquitous Black Headed Gull. Yellow Wagtail 'seeped' as they flew over with small groups also present along the muddy fringes.
Resident Bearded Tit in small groups 'pinged' within the reeds animated by the warm breeze.
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