You can't beat a blustery coastal walk in October. Here are some photos from my latest trip to the
Swale National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey. I really love that place.
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| A late migrating Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) sea wall, Shellness |
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| Sandy Devotional: Turnstone (Arenia interpres) left, Sanderling (Calidris alba) right |
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| Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) |
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| This Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) gave great views quartering over the marsh |
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| Corn Bunting (Miliaria calandra) Harty Ferry Road |
Full list:
Turnstone, Sanderling, Wheatear, Meadow Pipit, Hen Harrier (F), Curlew, Brent Goose (c120), Redshank, Oystercatcher,Kestrel, Marsh Harrier, Mute Swan, Short-eared Owl, Rough-legged Buzzard, Great Crested Grebe, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Magpie, Woodpigeon, Curlew (c175), Grey Plover (c1000), House Sparrow, Reed Bunting, Skylark, Little Egret, Avocet, Dunlin, Robin, Shelduck, Mallard, Coot, Starling, Pied Wagtail
Non-avian: Common Lizard, Brown Hare
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