Andy Appleton @appleton_andy
Kent birder, occasional twitcher, also enjoy butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies and orchids including different forms and hybrids. Outside is good! Tunbridge Wells, England Joined October 2012-
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A rattling Lesser Whitethroat, a cronking Raven and a sunrise made for a pleasant pre-work walk today.
Firecrest also noted in our road (in a tree formerly often used by Goldcrests) before we headed to Wakehurst Place where Firecrests & Marsh Tits were the most noteworthy birds seen. Finally, 170 Green-winged Orchids counted in a local cemetery in the rain this evening.
Swift, Firecrest and Ravens around Tunbridge Wells this morning (Dunorlan’ and the sewage works)
I just about mustered the energy to pop out for the last hour of daylight. Three flyover Little Egrets in failing light at 20:32 made it worth the effort having only had two singles here previously. Something different at least. @FoDPTunWells A single Peregrine also noted.
2 Lesser Redpolls paused briefly this morning, a Jay brought some colour to the park and the Lesser Whitethroat rattled away but it’s generally been a slog locally over the last week or so, and a tad chilly at 2c @FoDPTunWells
Early Spider Orchids from Samphire Hoe this weekend - some rather cool ones too. Fly, Lady and Early Purple Orchids and shed loads of Common Twayblades also seen in East Kent but they're mostly not properly out yet.
Maybe climate and habitat but yes, reintroducing Twite is harebrained to put it kindly. The reintroductionists are insatiable. They have a huge following that’s barely challenged - it’s time serious conservation orgs started firmly answering back. @RSPBbirders @WildlifeTrusts
Maybe climate and habitat but yes, reintroducing Twite is harebrained to put it kindly. The reintroductionists are insatiable. They have a huge following that’s barely challenged - it’s time serious conservation orgs started firmly answering back. @RSPBbirders @WildlifeTrusts
My first Lesser Whitethroat of the year seemed to passing through #DunorlanPark this morning (not seen here in 2023) plus Firecrest, two Redpolls and two Ravens noted - 40 species in about 100 minutes from first light today. @FoDPTunWells
330 Jackdaws over Dunorlan Park by 6am, Raven and Firecrest (both heard and then seen) in the next 10 minutes before work beckoned again. 29 species by 6.10am is OK @FoDPTunWells
Not what I was expecting to see collecting lichen from our small garden wall when talking to a client this afternoon. The light was OK, the bird was stunning (obviously, it's a Firecrest) but my photography skills are lacking. #67 for the 'house/road list' #TunbridgeWells
I was at the first meeting with community and 95%+ of the people there actually wanted a complete ban on dogs. I understand you want this to be a community reserve you so are unwilling to support that. But dogs on a lead is a must! The science shows it makes a massive difference!
No sound of the Nightingale at Dunorlan’ this morning but 30 of the expected species in 50 minutes today. Most numerous: Jackdaw with more than 200 over from their roost at the Tip.
Dirty twitch this afternoon breaking the 5 mile barrier. A drake Ferruginous Duck at Whetsted GP's was 5.3 miles from home as a duck flies. Unfortunately I also saw some geese. Nightingale, Willow Warbler, House Martin, Great White Egret and three Goldeneye also noteworthy.
90 minutes in #DunorlanPark this morning produced 36 species of birds including an unexpected Nightingale (heard only). @FoDPTunWells
Willow Warblers near the local sewage works as the rain eased and a Common Sand’ at Pembury water works (and another Willow Warbler). Swallow, Ravens & Red Kite also noted locally. 1 Roe Deer and a herd of 75 Fallow Deer also seen from High Woods Lane this afternoon.
Yes, imagine if people took oak trees seriously. Imagine if nature could be taken seriously. We have so much land yet wildlife is struggling and so few people really seem to care: from entrepreneurs to landowners to councils. Come on @nationaltrust spend our £’s sensibly please.
Yes, imagine if people took oak trees seriously. Imagine if nature could be taken seriously. We have so much land yet wildlife is struggling and so few people really seem to care: from entrepreneurs to landowners to councils. Come on @nationaltrust spend our £’s sensibly please.
Ended the day with no owls but a pleasant walk out got me my third Red Kite sighting of the day and, most importantly, two Rooks - my first in the Tunbridge Wells area this year.
A good morning out and about locally with a little frost, cold wind and mud before arriving home just in time to avoid a heavy rain and sleet shower! Red Kite at two sites, Ravens, a few Mandarin, two Peregrine and Marsh Tit all within 3 miles of the house.
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Bryher this morning - my fourth and final day of staying on the island and found this Short-toed Lark in my last hour before heading home! A nice few days and my first time of actually staying on Bryher. Definitely one of my favourite islands!
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@dbbirding Great to see you all, cracking few hours there, we saw a few more on the walk back plus a single Large Red Damselfly and two Red Kite over 😃
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