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04-05-2008, 06:17 AM
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| | | Black-Winged Stilt - - in KENT
Yesterday i went to Elmley RSPB, Isle of Sheppey in Kent to see the stunning looking Black-Winged Stilt watched...
Two birds had arrived early morning which must be the birds from Abberton Reservoir on Friday, they gave great views though distant..
The birds copulated twice !!! and the male was very territorial seeing off a pair of Shelduck a one point..
They where seen from the Wellmarsh Hide the first one and was right over the over side at distance, spent a few hours waiting in hope that they would come closer but my bladder got the better of me...........yep you guessed it while i was gone they came right in close to the first island which is about 20ish metres !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........
Also of note 2 Little Tern, Little Owl, 2 Garganey   
Excellent day great looking birds !!!
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04-05-2008, 06:53 AM
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| | | Re: Black-Winged Stilt - - in KENT
Hi Mick, i think these may be one that slowly colonises in the future. I only saw Sammy at Titchwell, but i enjoyed watching this elegant bird.  |
04-05-2008, 08:13 AM
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| | | Re: Black-Winged Stilt - - in KENT
Well worth the wait, Mick - good shots.
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04-05-2008, 09:15 AM
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| | | Re: Black-Winged Stilt - - in KENT
I was working over Abberton friday in the morning loads of peple on the layer bretton causway watching them so i decided to come home that way but still missed them lol
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04-05-2008, 04:35 PM
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| | | Re: Black-Winged Stilt - - in KENT
Once again Mick...top pics you are the man !!!!! |
04-05-2008, 04:48 PM
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| | | Re: Black-Winged Stilt - - in KENT
Nice sighting Mick, and good pics too.
I was planning a visit to Elmley tomorrow, then looked at the forecast and decided not to bother. But the forecast has improved considerably since this morning so I just might go after all.
Dave P.
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04-05-2008, 04:49 PM
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| | | Re: Black-Winged Stilt - - in KENT
Great pics & sounds like a great day well done mick |
07-05-2008, 07:53 AM
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| | | Re: Black-Winged Stilt - - in KENT
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Originally Posted by pressld2  But the forecast has improved considerably since this morning so I just might go after all. | I did go in the end and, after a small hiccup at the start (missed the exit off the M2 - doh!) I had a great visit. No sign of the Black-winged stilts but a wonderful day out anyway.
Dave P.
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07-05-2008, 05:27 PM
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| | | Re: Black-Winged Stilt - - in KENT
Glad to hear you had a good day shame you did not see the stilts........
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08-05-2008, 10:44 AM
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| |  Re: Black-Winged Stilt - - in KENT
Hi Mick ,
Lovely shots well done , I must confess I've never been to Elmley and I only live down at Deal , you have gave me the urge to go up there, soon ,
Got a trip to Gigrin next week but I'll get up to your neck of the woods when I get back, Cheers..
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