Dungeness RSPB - warm, dry and cloudy, SW2 - Perfect weather conditions this morning for a guided walk around the two mile circuit where the highlight was seven species of warblers of which Reed Warbler and Whitethroat at Dengemarsh were new for the year for me. Sedge and Cetti`s Warblers were everywhere with at least 30 of each in song, plus several Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps, and a Willow Warbler in the car park scrub. Hayfields 1 and 2 were in good nick offering up superb views for the guests of the five Glossy Ibis that conveniently flew in, plus a pair of Garganey, 50 Teal, five Shovelers,10 Lapwings, four Oystercatchers, four Redshanks, two Shelducks and a Little Egret. Elsewhere around the circuit Marsh Harriers showed well, two Bitterns `boomed`, a Yellow Wagtail flew over calling (NFY), four Mediterranean Gulls, Sparrowhawk, Great White Egret, Bearded Tits and a White-fronted Goose also noted; 64 species were logged during the three hour walk.
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