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merlin rspb elmley kent

  1. Vigilant Merlin

    Vigilant Merlin

    Always worth scanning, these fence posts over the seasons, have seen - Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Harriers, Barn Owl and Hobbies. The Merlin, hard to see with naked eye (a Kestrel stood out better, on same section). Had to put scope close to ground, a stiff cross wind making difficulties. A Marsh...
  2. Merlin Magic Moment

    Merlin Magic Moment

    Had a great birding morning (5:30 - 9:30) Saturday, at RSPB Elmley Kent. Not been out for a while - youngest's 18th, bathroom rebuild and refurf (on-going). Waders on the pools, Harriers, Barn Owls, Hobby family, passerines inc juv Redstart. Half an hour before leaving car park, from the...
  3. Merlin's Patch

    Merlin's Patch

    Had a pleasant walk-about at RSPB Elmley, clocked the usual bird species, and enjoyed especialy the Skylarks chasing about. Saw my first two Corn Buntings of the year. On the way out along track I spotted a distant bird on the ground, new what it wasn't, so checked it out - a first for me...
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