I have set up this blog to record my bird and general wildlife sightings in the 5 mile radius of my home. This includes my local patch - New Hythe/Leybourne Lakes. This is an inland area of West Kent, a few miles from Maidstone. I rarely stray more than a few miles from this area these days. I live in a village called Birling which is at the foot of the North Downs and about 1.5 miles from New Hythe.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thursday 22nd January
A post work visit for the last half an hour of daylight today. I was delighted to at last add Bittern to my year list. One showed quite well in the reeds at the end of the Millstream pit. Also 2 Chiffchaff were makng their 'hueet' call and there were good numbers of Fieldfare coming into roost around the east and west scrub. A few Goldcrest were also calling. Too dark for any pictures I am afraid.
Steve ,
ReplyDeleteOnce again persistence pays off .
Well done .
Hello Steve, I saw my first Bittern at dungy afew weeks ago, it flew right in front of us,Awesome sight.
ReplyDeleteTo get one on your own patch really is something special,well done i'd be well chuffed if i was you.
Nice addition to the year list steve. That's one that will never get on my patch list!!
ReplyDeleteHi Steve. Good decision to make a late afternoon viit for the Bittern. It must have been a omen. Well done for adding it to your year list.
ReplyDeleteDid I read you might be going to see the Waxwings this weekend. As tomorrow is going to be the best day I might see you there.