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[Ruth Barnes @hentastic1]

Plenty to see at Rainham Marshes, with Avocets and Terns with young, Lapwings, Curlew, L R Plover, Kites, Marsh Harriers, Peregrine, Corn Bunting, Cuckoo, Ducks, Geese, Warblers with young, Bearded Tits. Red Admirals, Skippers, Marbled Whites, Painted Ladies, dragonflies

[Ruth Barnes @hentastic1]

70 species from a very hot Rainham Marshes, highlights, 3 scoter on the river all morning, Spoonbill, G WEgrets11 Red Kites feeding on the landfill, Buzzards, Hobby Little R Plovers, Common Sandpiper, bearded Reedlings, Whitethroats, Blackcaps, Reed & Sedge Warblers,

[Ruth Barnes @hentastic1]

Early start at Rainham Marshes for us all, 80+species inc 2 Blk winged Stilt, Greenshank, 5 Wd Sandpipers, 5 Ruff, 3 L R Plover, 2 Ringed Plover, Buzzard, Kites, Marsh Harriers, male Ring Ouzel, 4 Hobby, Cuckoo, 5 Grasshopper Warbler, Whitethroats, Blackcaps, Sedge, Reed Warblers

[Ruth Barnes @hentastic1]

Start of a sunny day at Rainham, 66 species inc White fronts, Curlew, Barwit, Black t Godwits, Avocets, Dunlin, Snipe everywhere, Common S/piper, Pochard, Pintail, Wigeon, Teal,Gadwall, Raven, kites, Marsh Harriers, Buzzards, Stonechats, and a Spitfire

[BirdGuides @BirdGuides]

The RSPB has responded to criticism over plans to reduce visitor infrastructure at its Radipole Lake and Lodmoor nature reserves in Weymouth, Dorset: https://t.co/4xrkY5wFry

[Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat]

From rocky coasts to ancient woodlands, lichens tell the story of our environment.

Lichens of Britain & Ireland is the definitive guide for naturalists and conservationists.

[alanilewis @alanilewis]

@BRNature1 @RSPBRainham @FinchleyBirder @RareBirdAlertUK @LondonBirdClub @BirdGuides @EssexBirdNews Good birding morning

[Ben Rumsby @BRNature1]

Insane day at @RSPBRainham my first bittern since 2015 dropped in 8am, followed by a flurry of excitement on the thames. Roseate tern patch tick!! As well as 2 curlew sandpiper, 17 sanderling and ringed plover, Little gull, YL gull, 2 Whimbrel. https://t.co/q72h1DVbDo

[BFBS Forces News @ForcesNews]

A spitfire flies over the Little Ships at Ramsgate.

#operationdynamo #Dunkirk85 #ww2 #littleships #spitfire

[Ruth Barnes @hentastic1]

A fine collection of @Dunkirk_ships in the harbour early morning. @RamsgateTown

[Ruth Barnes @hentastic1]

L'Orage heading past Rainham Marshes. Bought in 1963 by broadcaster, former fighter pilot Raymond Baxter. he also helped found (ADLS) with Commander Charles Lamb, John Knight to preserve these wonderful vessels @Dunkirk_Ships

[Jane @JaneFranklin99]

Several of The Little Ships depart Teddington Lock this afternoon - on their way to Ramsgate. Next week over 60 plan to sail to Dunkirk 🇫🇷 to mark the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo. 🇬🇧 #Dunkirk85 ⁦@ForcesNews⁩

[St Katharine Docks Marina @StKatsMarina]

Quisisana close up. Ahead of the 85th Dunkirk Return voyage, Dunkirk Little Ship Quisisana is currently berthed in the SKD's centre basin, with its owner Phil being interviewed by the BBC
#skdmarina #igymarinas #londonmarina #LetsDoLondon #seayousoon @Dunkirk_Ships

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

Thirty Years Ago - March & April 1995
Spring time and a quest for Albert. https://t.co/HUtBMpdgwP

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

A plug for some of my UK trips for @OrioleBirding in 2025. It's not just about birds!

The New Forest 7-11 July https://t.co/TTYeDjDf3X

Hampshire & Dorset 4-8 August https://t.co/r47EVzQBUP

Autumn Birding in Norfolk 13-19 October https://t.co/WKepePukmr

[Ruth Barnes @hentastic1]

Dull, damp, dreary @RSPBRainham, but plenty to see with Godwits, Avocets, Dunlin, Grey Plover, Snipe, Redshank, Oystercatcher, Peregrine, Marsh Harriers, 9 species duck, Barn Owl, Stonechat, Pipits. 60+ species. Wellies needed btw

[Ben Rumsby @BRNature1]

Not the early Christmas present I was expecting when news broke of this American Yellow Warbler early afternoon. Incredible bird, nearly always on view and calling frequently. Great to see familiar faces. Special thanks to @henrywynjones lending me camera battery for this pic.

[alanilewis @alanilewis]

Well I will be moving my service to blsky at alanlewis@bsky looking forward to seeing you going forward

[Ruth Barnes @hentastic1]

64 species @RSPBRainham inc Osprey nth, Marsh Harriers, Hobby, Cuckoo's, 4 Corn Bunting, Grasshopper Warbler, C Terns, Bearded Tits, Martins & Swallows, Whitethroats, l Whitethroats, 9 Bee Orchids, Seals , and good company @JohnoGull @alanilewis