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.
Saturday, 29 August 2009
Saturday 29th August
Had to go into work today, filming for BBC Countryfile (look out for me on your screens next Sunday evening!), but the upside was that I caught sight of a new bird for me in Barming/Teston area as I drove there - a Common Buzzard, soaring over the rookery by Barham Court Lodge off the A26 Tonbridge Road. On the way back, another raptor, Harris Hawk, drifting over the Glebe Lane/Tonbridge Road area.
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Common Buzzard must have been an overdue species for you Adam.
I'll watch out for you on tv tonight ;-)
Hi Adam
Not bad for yesterday, a long overdue Common Buzzard for your patch, considering that they are now our comonest bird of prey
Also with the escape Harris Hawk.
I will look for you on TV.
PS. Can I have your autograph please??
Thanks boys,
I've had Common Buzzard on East Malling patch but not Barming, even though there were numerous reports a couple of years ago (not by me - they always eluded me!).
Not on TV until next week - sorry if you sat in expect to hear my brummie drawl and got to see some lambing instead!
Adam
So that wasn't you then?? I really should go to Specsavers Adam.
Sorry mate, couldn't resist it.
there was a bloke called adam on though!
Nice Buzzard spot. I've never sen one down here, just in Wales. Are we still going to be able to talk to you now you're famous!
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