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.
Tuesday, 12 February 2008
Saturday 9th February
Another day with the kids - this time the venue was Knole Park. I was frustrated to get just a glimpse of what I presumed was a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker - Liz had the bins, but by the time I'd got on to where it had been it had gone. A Ring-necked Parakeet a bit of drama to very English scene. With much of the undergrowth decayed by winter I was able to spot varoius nests that would otherwise have been overlooked - the one in the photo (to follow) showing ancient oaks still have life after death!
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