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, 22 March 2011
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
The sun was slow to break through, but had disappeared again by lunchtime. Highlights of my cycle in to work were 8x Meadow Pipits on the wires by the Paris Farm paddocks, East Malling and 3x Chiffchaffs and 5x Jays on the ride gown the bridleway adjacent to Gallagher's Gallop. Not much at lunchtime so I did a few botanical studies! Finally a Spitfire mid-afternoon, seen from the office, heading low, NE over the Research Station - possibly returning from East Grinstead (Guinea pig club flyby)?
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Adam ,
That Wood Sorrel looks just about ready to open .
Which reminds me , have you been back to those rosettes that you found in Ditton Quarry ?
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