A report of wildlife sightings from the western edge of Maidstone, Kent. I note anything of interest in the vicinity of my home in Barming and from walks into work at the East Malling Research Station along the edge of Barming Woods and down to Ditton. Occasionally, when time allows, I get out to Ditton Quarry, a rich habitat hemmed in by residential and industrial developments on one side, but with open countryside on the other.
Friday, 2 January 2009
Thursday 1st January
Only a quick scan out the back of my house in Barming this morning - Fieldfares flying over greeting me as the first bird of 2009. Off patch for the rest of the day, taking in Knole Park, Sevenoaks to wear the kids out (adding Ring-necked Parakeet) and then a late visit to New Hythe to try for the Bittern - no luck, but pleased to meet up with Steve Nunn and Terry Laws again who pointed out the Red Crested Pochard on Tesco Lake.
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Nice shot of the Parakeet. I'll have to keep an eye open for the RCP next time I'm at the lakes. Happy New Year
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