After a week of nothing too much to write about news of a Red Rumped Swallow found at Bockhill by Richard H was gladly received. Rich B and myself were out on Lighthouse down and eagerly awaited it flying into the westerly wind and thus towards us. Over an hour later we picked it up moving West with a small mixed flock of Hirundines. Views were alright but photos alot worse, It was exciting all the same and seemed to be part of a wider movement of the species in Kent today with birds seen along the north coast of the county aswell.
Slightly better Pics from Rich B below.
Earlier in the Week Chris C had a Bee eater over the valley, also heard by Lucy L. I had a wing tagged Marsh harrier (details soon)hunting near the light house, 2 Hobbies, a few Yellow Wagtails and a Tree pipit, Fairly slim pickings from my part!
PERDIX BIRDER 