RSPB Reserve at Dungeness
A team of eight ecologists left London for RSPB Dungeness at the crack of dawn on Bank Holiday Sunday to test their bird-identification skills, patiently led by expert birder Paul James.
More than 50 bird species were spotted, including some rarities such as Bittern. Other birding thrills included black-necked grebe, Mediterranean gull, avocet, marsh harrier, hobby and little tern .
Booming bittern spotted taking off!
“We were delighted with the day - great weather, great company and a stupendous number of bird species”, said Senior Ecologist Richard Gowing, who had organised the trip.
Watching a pod of porpoises close to the Power Station
Paul James is co-author of ‘Where to Watch Birds in Kent, Surrey & Sussex’ ISBN 978-0713664201
Pictures by Naomi Forbes and Melanie Oxley
