Just done some background reading about unusual sightings. A visitor to the centre saw a wryneck and a yellow browed warbler in his garden at Beltinge. This is the best time of year for seeing the rarer birds in gardens. Wrynecks and Warblers were mentioned especially. Er I did think he said yellow barred. it should be yellow browed. Will have to correct that in our book! I really should pay more attention!
Hi everyone. Just got back from birding at Pegwell Bay, which now has the wildlife trust logo on it’s notice board. They have a super new sightings board next to the car park. I was just wondering…….
walking by the oyster farm I saw a swan and a kestrel also took some lovely pics of the towers which I shall add to the blog later.
Excitement of the day so far has beena sandmartin flying into the centre to look around our ‘Shore is a load of rubbish’ exhibition, which is very popular with visitors, thought provoking and attractive at once.
The martin was rescued and returned to the wild!
Two seals were also seen swimming around towards the towers; probably after sea bass!
Also seen recently: harriers, terns, swifts, and egrets. The big migrations have not yet started though.
What a treat yesterday morning to see two goldfinches having a seedfest on the thistles in the car park at reculver. Thistledown flying everywhere! Must be the bird equivalent of Macdonalds!
We have different events coming up over the summer holidays to keep you entertained.
There will be three seashore safaris on Agust 2, 16 and 19th, at 11am, lasting 2 hours. Bring suitable footwear. The events are free.
We have an explore the seafloor workshop on August 7th, 11 to 5, free again.
Finally, we have ‘Shore is a Load of Rubbish’, an exhibition by local artists Karen Simpson exploring the impact of rubbish on our shores and wildlife.
I may, or may not, have seen a Red Kite at Reculver last Monday. I’m not the greatest bird watcher in the word…but all the ID sheets I have looked at suggest it was…it was early Monday morning.
Tuesday the Herne and Broomfield history buffs were out in force exploring the site…
It’s going to be a scorching weekend. Come and enjoy the site, but bring plenty of water, sun cream and hats…and of course, take everything away with you on departure. Our car key and glasses collection is getting out of hand 🙂
Happy 4th of July to any passing Americans!
It’s another beautiful day at the foot of the old church. Low tide is early today at 1130am, so coming in as the day progresses, with high tide at 1740pm.
Wind from the south, it will be hot but bearable with the breeze.
Brilliant sunshine today. Two visitors reported a possible sighting of marsh or hen harriers.
Lots of boats sailing off the coast, and plenty of fishing along the sea wall.
Brilliant sunshine, no wind. Two school groups visiting the site, having a wonderful time. It’s a good day for cycling along the coast.
Also a good day for cleaning accumulated salt spray off the centre windows!
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