March 31st (New Hythe)

The Whooper Swan was present for a while this afternoon on Tesco lake until its almost constant calling attracted the attention of one of the resident Mute Swans.It was last seen going down on the streamside lake but not before it had passed right overhead.

All three Egyptian Geese are still present on the lake and on Alders lake 20+ Swallows and 30+ Sand Martin were seen.

Reed Buntings are still coming into the garden,seven are present today,five with rings and two without.

March 30th (New Hythe)

During the afternoon I thought I would stand on the mound at Brookland lake and do a Skywatch,only thing was I only lasted it out for fifteen minutes,I always get the urge to move on.Anyway if I hadn`t I would not have seen the three Eyptian Geese on Tesco lake.So what did I see during my fifteen minute watch,1 Sparrowhawk,8 Swallows passing through and 2 Common Buzzards the last of which were over the Downs at Burham,not bad,in fact next time I may try it for a little bit longer.

I saw my first Egyptian Geese (2) at New Hythe during 1975,on May 16th and November 1st.