Redshank, Lapwing, Marsh Harrier,  Green woodpecker, Wood pigeon, Magpie, Crow, Rook, Starling, Goldfinch, Reed bunting, Reed warbler, Curlew, Buzzard, Kingfisher, Blue, Long-tailed and Great tits, Swallow, House martin, Swifts, Chaffinch, Blackbird, Dunnock, Coot, Moorhen, Greylag Goose, Shelduck, Mallard, Little egret, Grey heron, Wren, Black-headed and Herring Gull.

Thanks to Rob Budgen for his list of sightings on Thursday.

In addition you would likely see Tufted duck, Teal, Avocet, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and many more, not forgetting of course the Butterflies and Hoverflies.

The North Kent Marshes are a very special area and worth preserving at all cost.