Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife Sightings – March 2023

Barry Yates
, 02 April 2023
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife Sightings – March 2023
Sedge Warbler

On the south part of the reserve

First Sandwich Tern on 10th, then 2 on 12th, then double figures regularly.

Wigeon and Shoveler numbers declining through month, Brent Geese migrating north with occasional groups stopping by, such as 80 on 18th. White-fronted Goose from Crittall hide 28th

Black-headed Gull numbers increasing and starting to defend island territories. Regular Mediterranean Gull, including one with a red ring ZLFO – a Czech bred bird ringed in 2021.

Amongst the waders 2 Little Stint until at least 5th, Spotted Redshank near Denny hide regularly until at least 21st, 3 Black-tailed Godwits 21st. Most Lapwing and Golden Plover had departed by months end, but several Lapwing were incubating.

Short-eared Owl on 19th. Dartford Warblers regular until at least 15th, Firecrest near Denny hide on 21st. First singing Sedge Warbler on 27th. Grey and Red-legged Partridge regular around Ternery Pool. First Wheatear on 16th, then a scattering of records.

At Castle Water

11th - pinging Bearded Tits, squealing Water Rails, 2 Great Egrets, 2 Marsh Harriers, several Stock Doves, a small flock of Redwing and Fieldfare. 14th first Sand Martin.

16th - 2 Goldeneye, 18th Cattle Egret, 20th several Sand Martins. 21st - Little Gull. 28th - 30+ Sand Martin, 6+ Chiffchaff and Blackcap singing.

A Bittern was found dead on 23rd and we hope it was a migrant rather than our resident male – which should be booming soon. The long staying Black-necked Grebe passed its 2nd anniversary.

Flowering plants 

Included the 2 crucifers; Common Whitlowgrass and Danish Scurvygrass. The 2 plums; first Cherry Plum and later Blackthorn. The 2 asters Dandelion and Coltsfoot. It is a good year for flowers of Red Dead-nettle (which are purplish), especially on path near the Discovery Centre where it warm days it was busy with bees.

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