27th October 2008 by Robin.

Made it down to West Hythe first thing this morning to see this “first for Kent”.  It showed really well for over an hour.

If only twitching was always this easy.

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18th August 2008 by Robin.

A brief visit this afternoon produce good numbers of waders including

Black-tailed Godwit

Summer plumage Grey Plover.  (Black-bellied Plover seems much more appropriate)

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29th June 2008 by Robin.

A revealing Eyed Hawk Moth

Poplar Hawk Moth

Buff-tip

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25th June 2008 by Robin.

One or two good ones last night.

Elephant Hawk Moth and Peppered Moth on the same egg box.

and a Sallow Kitten

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24th May 2008 by Robin.

Generally it is not good for moths here - too many other light sources nearby.

But occasionally something good turns up - Lime Hawkmoth

Nothing much else - a few Heart & Dart and a smart White Ermine.

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23rd May 2008 by Robin.

Distant views of Red-footed Falcon and fleeting ones of Golden Oriole at Lakenheath.

No sign of Stone Curlew at Weeting Heath just an obliging Spotted Flycatcher

 A nice weekend away anyway.

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5th May 2008 by Robin.

An early morning visit produced no rarities but some nice common birds …

Linnet

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4th May 2008 by Robin.

Spring is in full swing at Rye.

A Med gull nesting among the Black-headed

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1st May 2008 by Robin.

Apologies for not updating the Bhutan blog for a while. New entries coming soon.

We had a long weekend in Suffolk last weekend. A very obliging Bittern was the highlight.

More photos below

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13th April 2008 by Robin.

On 21st March we set out from Heathrow on route to Bhutan returning to England on 8th April.

Over the next few days (weeks!) I shall be adding a photo diary of my visit including birds, scenery, buildings and people.

I hope you enjoy.

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