Red Kite

Dungeness RSPB - warm, dry and sunny, SE2 - At last the cold northerly airflow relented resulting in a fine spring morning for a guided walk around the circular route for five guests. The highlight was a Red Kite soaring over the ranges and viewable from Dengemarsh hide where two Dunlins roosted amongst the island Lapwings. Plenty of Wigeons were still present along with a few Shelducks, and a Great White Egret, plus calling Bearded Tits and Marsh Harriers from Hookers ramp where a Bittern boomed briefly. Four more Dunlins were on the hayfields alongside Little Egret, Redshank, Lapwing, Teal and Shoveler, while at least eight Goldeneyes remained on Burrowes. Around the trail Cetti`s Warblers, Skylarks and Reed Buntings were all in good voice.

                                    Reed Bunting, Dengemarsh