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Public Inquiry

Admin — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:56:55 +0000

Many residents believe the Lydd Airport “issue” has died because of the lack of press coverage. This is far from the case. A public inquiry will start on February 15th, 2011 and last at least 6 weeks. The Lydd Airport Action Group has a leaflet aimed at non-member residents to encourage them to contribute towards the legal costs of the public inquiry. Click here for Lydd Airport leaflet

See also the RSPB work on this issue by clicking here.

Congratulations

Admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:01:28 +0000

Sam Smith is to be congratulated. Firstly by discovering the 94th Red Data Book species at Rye Harbour and secondly for posting his 1,000th account on this website. Well done and keep it up - I and many others find your photos and words of great interest.

Lydd airport called in for public enquiry

Admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:57:30 +0000

Click here for more information.

Swallow success

Admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:47:20 +0000

Turtle Doves may be struggling, but our Swallows are doing their best. Six youngsters is the most we’ve ever had in the fifteen years they have been breeding in our stable.

Ron Nash and Dorothy Norman (Wittersham)

Bumblebee project talk

Admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:13:56 +0000

From New Zealand to the UK; the return of the short haired bumblebee. Is the title of a talk by Dr Nikki Gammans to be given at RSPB Dungeness on 13th March @ 3-4pm. Please reserve your seat on 01797 320588 or e-mail dungeness@rspb.org.uk Find out more about the project here.

Hide at Castle Water

Admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:21:06 +0000

I had a very interesting 3 hours at the hide yesterday. The Bittern was giving fantastic views as it walked from the reeds on the left right through to the reeds on the right and back again over course of my time there. At the same time another was in full view ‘feeding’ over the far bank. Also present were 2 male Smew and 4 females and 1 Scaup. Marsh Harriers giving good views also.

Ray Barry by e-mail

RX visitors

Admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:27:12 +0000

This is the history of monthly unique visitors to this website.

A Winter Snack

Admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:49:16 +0000

Yesterday morning the “Sunday Walkers” were sitting in the hide at Castle Water (enjoying our customary tea and biscuits/cake) when we spotted a couple of Carrion Crows feeding on something. Closer examination revealed it was a rabbit, on which a stoat was also feeding. Presumably the stoat had killed the rabbit. A female Marsh Harrier then landed nearby and seemed to take no notice for several minutes. She then decided it was her turn and chased off the stoat and Crows, which kept trying to get back in on the action, only to be chased off again by the Harrier. Stunning views of the male Smew as well helped make it a memorable visit to Castle Water.
Michael Prince by e-mail

Wishing you all a Happy New Year

Admin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:41:42 +0000

Here is a little puzzle of five jumbled Rye Bay seabirds… with answers tomorrow.

Advert Dried Other……….Red-throated Diver

Come Corn Most……….Common Scoter

Macro Torn……….Cormorant

Multi Ogle……….Guillemot

Beggar Desert Erect……….Great Crested Grebe

RX website visitors

Admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:41:47 +0000

In the last few months the number of unique monthly visitors to this website has remained level. August - 9252, July - 9232, June - 9918, May - 9828.