I had been talking up the weather on Friday the 24th, SSW both here and in Calais but nothing came in at the harbour, Rob R had a Honey Buzzard arrive at Walmer so at least the weather delivered. Today however, I thought, held less promise as it was forecast to be very light WNW winds in Calais but moderate Southerlies from mid channel north. It seemed to do the trick though as Marsh Harrier, Osprey and Honey Buzzard all came off the sea between Light house down and the harbour. The latter of these a female in wing moult that looked like it would be a direct hit before it circled over the Eastern docks and headed inland over the National trust cafe, my 7th HB here this summer.
One or two lemon’y Willow warblers in the bushes, along with a Reed warbler today but nothing more exciting than that for me so far.
PERDIX BIRDER 