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.
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Wednesday 16th October 2013
At least 2x Brambling in St Margaret's churchyard early morning, but difficult to pin down in the dense foliage. Also 10+ Goldfinch, 2x Jay, 1x Mistle Thrush, 1x Song Thrush, 6x Chaffinch, 4x Blue Tit, 1x Great Tit, 5+ Redwing, 3x Blackbird.
Sunday, 13 October 2013
Sunday 13th October 2013
St Margaret's churchyard, Barming: 6x Brambling feeding in tree full of red berries (Prunus) to the west of the church tower. Also 2x Redwing, 3x Blackbirds, 3x Chaffinch, Great Tit, Goldcrest and 2x Blue Tit
Church Lane, Barming: 2x Chiffchaff in field maple opposite Vicarage
Church Lane, Barming: 2x Chiffchaff in field maple opposite Vicarage
Saturday, 12 October 2013
Saturday 12th October 2013
Paris Farm Paddocks: Osprey over low south (17:02). Cracking view! Checking for Ring Ouzels not Ospreys!
Ditton Court Quarry: 55+ Redwing over W (in small flocks, varying highs, 17:30-45)
Ditton Court Quarry: 55+ Redwing over W (in small flocks, varying highs, 17:30-45)
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