Another enjoyable afternoon slot twitching in East Sussex and Kent!
- First stop was Rye Harbour where I met up with the same redhead smew that I saw with the East Grinstead RSPB Group a few weeks ago. This time it was somewhat further out.
- With no time to waste, I moved on to Scotney Gravel Pits where I saw 2 of the 3 long-tailed ducks at the Sussex (west) end directly opposite me on the far side of the water.
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- Next stop was Tanners Pool at Dungeness RSPB reserve where I had my first setback of the day when the drake smew did not show. By way of compensation I saw my first great white egret and my first marsh harrier of 2020.
- On ARC from the Screen Hide and then from the Hanson Hide I could see no sign of any bitterns even though it was roost time. Again by way of compensation I did pick up on my first goldeneye sightings of the year including a superb drake.
A really good afternoon's birding - if somewhat rushed! Not a huge 2020 bird list but one that oozes quality already.
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