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Roger Brown
01/07/2023 21:44
I saw two black tailed godwits at Cliffe Pools in Kent today. Surely this is strange?
bill f
01/07/2023 21:51
were they adult birds ? billf
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bill f
01/07/2023 21:51
were they adult birds ? billf
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Roger Brown
01/07/2023 22:23
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They were adult birds. I really did. not expect to see them in Kent today. The only explanation I can think of is that it was very windy today. Maybe they become disoriented and ended up in Kent from their breeding ground in the Wash.
I’m no expert but they were definitely black tailed godwits. I can’t imagine their breeding in Kent now.
Any explanations will gratefully be received thanks
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THOMO
01/07/2023 23:02
There is a small population of breeding/nesting Black Tailed Godwits in the UK,
Regards,
Ian.
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THOMO
01/07/2023 23:07
Regards,
Ian.
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Roger Brown
01/07/2023 23:14
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THOMO
Thanks. That map you put up shows that they are now resident in the Thames estuary. The old guide book I have does not show that. Cheers
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THOMO
01/07/2023 23:44
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Roger Brown
The map is from part of the RSPB website.
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Ian.
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