Wednesday, 23 May 2018

23/05/18 Knepp Estate with East Grinstead RSPB Local Group

Wednesday 23 May 2018
Knepp Estate

Our, now annual, visit to the Knepp Estate attracted 14 members and we were rewarded with a good  birding day and a species count of just over 50.  Although we missed out on the star act, the supporting cast proved more than up to the task and provided suitable compensation.

  • Turtle Doves had been reported several times recently - indeed Terry and Alan had seen 2 and heard another just one week previously - but, try as we may, we were unable to get a sniff of one!
  • The Cuckoo was much more obliging and we were able to get good views from the outset.
  • A Hobby flying overhead caused quite a stir.
  • A Red Kite, seen late morning, was also a welcome sight.
  • We were delighted to stumble across 2 Nightingales en-route.

I love this place!


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