News from RSPB Dungeness

29th August 2006, Tuesday

Today’s sightings included: pintail and garganey on ARC pits.

Raptor-wise marsh harrier, merlin and hobby were seen on the reserve.

A good variety of waders were showing well from ARC and Denge marsh hide these included: grey plover, knot, ruff, snipe, black-tailed godwit, whimbrel, greenshank and green and common sandpiper.

A little gull was seen from ARC hide.

Willow warbler and chiffchaff were also recorded.