Thursday 7th September 2017
• RSPB Rainham Marshes: Garganey, 269 Teal, 3 Wigeon, 22 Gadwall, 13 Little Grebe, 5 Hobby, 4 Kestrel, Buzzard, 22 Black-tailed Godwits, Curlew, 2 Green Sandpipers, 17 Ringed Plover, 42 Lapwing, Kingfisher, 6 Bearded Tit, 19 Meadow Pipit, 9 Yellow wagtail, 4 Reed Bunting, 2 House Martin, 2 Lesser Whitethroat, 6 Whitethroat, 2 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler (HTV) 7 Whinchat (ATw, Ian Plume, Tom Bell) Common Sandpiper (Jerry Hoare, Alan Tanner) 3 Redshank, family Stonechat, 6 Snipe (ATw)
Hobby with lunch - Ian Plume
A few butters around too including Red Admirals, Clouded Yellow, Small Copper and Speckled Wood
Red Admiral
Small Copper
Just three days to go until the annual Autumn Fair at RSPB Rainham Marshes. We have nearly 30 stalls to tempt you, along with a couple of short guided walks (weather permitting) and plenty of fun activities for families.
I am also pleased to announce that there will be some special offers and a very nice saving on the entire RSPB optics range during the day too so if you are after a pair of new RSPB bins or a scope then hang on until Sunday 10th!
I may have lost Gerald the fossil man but had forgotten to say that the Muffin Makery (who make our ones for the cafe) will be having a stall like they did at Christmas too!
AND fingers crossed for the weather..... please!
7-9-17