26th October

 A good day in which 65 species were recorded the highlight of which was the site's second Pallid Swift, initially found by Phil and Jack while waiting for coffee to be served at the Golf Club House. The bird was feeding with a large group of hirundines but was soon lost from view. Fortunately we were able to relocate the bird from the monument and had good scope views for at least 20 minutes. The bird was still present late afternoon when seen by Gerald. The flock eventually drifted off north and was seen later over north Deal.

Other highlights included a Marsh Harrier which went SW late afternoon, 113 Swallows eight House Martins,  at least one Ring Ouzel, three Stonechats, eight Chiffchaffs, one Blackcap, four Firecrests, 32 Goldcrests, 450 Starlings in-off, two Bramblings and the usual unknown numbers of Siskins and Lesser Redpolls.

Phil, Jack, Brendan.

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

Pallid Swift briefly at north Deal with hirundines. Photos taken by Gerald Segelbacher.