December 30th (Yellow Warbler)

Seeing as the forecast was for bright conditions today.I thought I would go and see if the Warbler would return to its former feeding routine,after not being sighted since Friday.I was the only one present for a while until some one else appeared with the same thoughts.Shortly after he appeared so did the warbler,though only briefly at first.The word was then put out and as more birders turned up,about sixty in all,the warbler then showed more often at onetime quite close. 

Saturday and Sunday had been dull and cold and the bird was probably feeding low down out of sight.     

December 24th (MEGA) at New Hythe 25th 26th 27th (28th and 29th Not seen)

This morning Glenn found a YELLOW WARBLER along the Mill stream.

The bird an American Warbler,is a first for Kent and I believe only the second mainland record to be found in Britain.

Well done Glenn,some Christmas present.  

I finally caught up with it on the 25th at around 13:30,flycatching in a large Alder.

A  Firecrest was a nice bonus while waiting for it to appear.

On the 26th it showed well in the same alders from about 10:30,still dull,poor light

27th Dull again.Bird showed just after mid day,until around 14:00.At least ten Chiffs were in the area along with two Firecrest.Two Wigeon were present on Alders.

December 15th (New Hythe)

This morning along the river from Bucket wood I saw -  60 Lapwing  1 Redshank  30+ Teal  8 Mallard 1 Little Egret  1 Grey Wagtail and 1 Little Grebe.The East scrub held little of note apart from a few Redwings dashing about and 1 Green Woodpecker.

On Alders lake 35 Pochard (probably only 45 present in the whole complex) along with 11 Shoveler and 50+ Tufted were present.

 At about mid day in my garden a Male Blackcap was seen (a female was present during November for a few days) and a early flying Brimstone.

On the 13th,there were 5 Wigeon on Abbey Meads.

 

December 4th (Elemley)

Although rather dull weather wise,the birding and views as usual were great.

Photos S E Owls Marsh Harrier  Stonechats  Ruff  Wigeon  Dartford Warbler (surprise find) Kestral  Heron  and Shovelers. 

Hare.