As the Lydd Airport Public Inquiry rumbles on, a spring awakening is taking place on the Dungeness Peninsula.
The first migrants are starting to return from their wintering grounds in the south and there have already been sightings of wheatears and sand martins on the RSPB's nature reserve.
After the successful breeding of Bitterns last summer and record numbers recorded over the winter (11 pairs), hopes are high that booming males will soon be heard again.
Meanwhile in Folkestone today the RSPB barrister cross examined the witness for Lydd Ashford Airport who was giviing evidence on their socio-economic case and the potential for job creation.
We believe there is huge potential to promote the area and attract more people to experience this special place.
In this way we can create a sustainable economy that does not threaten the natural environment.
To find out more about what is happening near you go to: www.rspb.org.uk/nearyou