Monday 30 December 2013

SNOW BUNTINGS AT FORENESS


In very gloomy conditions I managed to find the Snow Bunting flock that Chris Gibbard found yesterday.I reckon there are 40+ birds which is certainly the most I've seen in Kent.Above are two very dodgy pictures which were taken at about 3.45.If  you get a chance go and see them they really are great little birds.I caught up with them on the beach and the dunes area underneath the pumping station.

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  1. "Accidentally" came across your blog about Snow Buntings which reminded me of my first encounter with this species in 1956. Cycled to Reculver (from Canterbury) on a bleak mid Winter day, with occasional snow showers. Walked along the seawall to the East and there on the shingle was a flock of about 30 buntings. The combination of the driving snow and these birds has stayed with me over the years--magic! Now living in Tasmania, still birding. Many thanks, Alan Fletcher. PS My nephew, Stuart played for Kent 2nd XI a few years back--saw your interest in Kent cricket.

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