dbradnum
Well-known member
Hi everyone,
I'll be driving round from the Lea Valley (N. London) to north Kent either this weekend or next, primarily looking for raptors on Sheppey (Rough-leg, Merlin, Peregrine, SEO, harriers at Elmley, Harty Ferry etc. etc). If things go according to plan, then I should have time to visit some other sites as well, so I'm looking for some local info on woodland sites with a good chance of Lesser-spotted Woodpecker.
I believe I've read somewhere on here that the woods around Canterbury (e.g. Blean Woods) are a stronghold for the species, but couldn't find any details. Any info would be much appreciated - happy to receive PMs if that's more appropriate. If there are good sites for Lesser-spots nearer to Sheppey than Canterbury, then so much the better - let me know, please!
Any other recommended sites in the area for other species are also welcome, since my knowledge of birding in Kent doesn't go much beyond Sheppey, Cliffe and Dungeness!
Many thanks in advance,
David
I'll be driving round from the Lea Valley (N. London) to north Kent either this weekend or next, primarily looking for raptors on Sheppey (Rough-leg, Merlin, Peregrine, SEO, harriers at Elmley, Harty Ferry etc. etc). If things go according to plan, then I should have time to visit some other sites as well, so I'm looking for some local info on woodland sites with a good chance of Lesser-spotted Woodpecker.
I believe I've read somewhere on here that the woods around Canterbury (e.g. Blean Woods) are a stronghold for the species, but couldn't find any details. Any info would be much appreciated - happy to receive PMs if that's more appropriate. If there are good sites for Lesser-spots nearer to Sheppey than Canterbury, then so much the better - let me know, please!
Any other recommended sites in the area for other species are also welcome, since my knowledge of birding in Kent doesn't go much beyond Sheppey, Cliffe and Dungeness!
Many thanks in advance,
David