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LOCAL NEWS
The Kent Trust's Sevenoaks Reserve (close to Riverhead)
is currently host to some very interesting birds.
With the cold conditions up to 3 bitterns are present, usually visible
at the eastern end of the reserve from the Eric Sutton hide.
Close by, at the new Slingsby hide, up to 4 water rails have been giving
very close views (see photos). A female goosander
is also resident along with the numerous other wildfowl.
At the Trust's nearby Bough Beech Reserve, three female
smew have been spotted and it is not exceptional now to have counts of
upwards of 10 common buzzard in the sky at one time, the best time being
mid morning in sunny conditions.
Peregrine falcons are also seen regularly at the Reserve.
The latest newsletter is online (go to OTHER INFO) with all the information about next year's trips and meetings plus articles from various members of our group. We produce our newsletters twice a year and will always be interested in YOUR news - articles, comments and photos (if you have them) would be very welcome for inclusion!
Articles from Godstone Parish magazine
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