Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Greedy bugger, couldn't reserve me one could you 😂 110
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026A 1st winter Grey Phalarope showing well at Holborough marshes Snodland Kent this afternoon. @rarebirder.bsky.social @ukraritiesdaybyday.bsky.social #kentbirding #ukbirding 0251
Reposted by Martyn Wilson BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Eight wild-born Choughs have fledged in Kent, marking another step in efforts to restore the species to the county after an absence of more than 200 years: f.mtr.coolEight wild-born Choughs fledge in KentChough has bred in the wild in Kent following the release of captive-reared birds in 2023, with the county population now estimated at 35. 0306
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026The juvenile Purple Heron still at Stodmarsh this morning including field next to Knights Drove (middle drove) showing well @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #kentbirding #ukbirding 0151
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026The White-winged Black Tern is performing fantastically over Collard's lake, to the west of Stodmarsh, at the moment 17.35 (past half hour) albeit a tad distant @rarebirder.bsky.social 1120
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Stodmarsh this morning, White-winged Black Tern at dawn, 52 roosting Cattle Egrets, 5 Great-whites. Purple Heron juvenile in flight from marsh hide, Spoonbill, 4 Whinchat, 2 Stonechats 1 juv. Juv Cuckoo, Bittern & Ruff @rarebirder.bsky.social @ukraritiesdaybyday.bsky.social #kentbirding #ukbirding 0282
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Moulting adult White-winged Black Tern again on Stodmarsh lake this morning. @rarebirder.bsky.social @ukraritiesdaybyday.bsky.social #kentbirding #ukbirding 1210
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Stone-curlew on mud at Pegwell Bay this afternoon. @rarebirder.bsky.social #kentbirding #ukbirding 0283
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Stodmarsh this morning, juvenile Purple Heron, 10 White Storks marsh hide, 3 imm Spoonbills flew past reedbedhide, 61 Cattle Egrets, 5 Grt Whites and eclipse drake Garganey at reedbed hide. #kentbirding #ukbirding @rarebirder.bsky.social 1383
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The adult female Garganey is now at Feast hide Stodmarsh. #ukbirding #kentbirding @rarebirder.bsky.social 0140
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026It's an adult female Ross, just completed her moult 👍 120
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 19/07/2026After missing out the Long-tailed Shrike, it was pleasing to catch up with recently re found Gloucester bird with Chris Gibbard this afternoon. Showing well constantly although distant with a heat haze. #ukbirding 1210
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Also, stonking views of the juvenile Continental Black-tailed Godwit with the Hudsonian and Icelandic Black-tails. #ukbirding 040
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Excellent afternoon yesterday with Craig Samuel's and Sue Morton watching the Hudsonian Godwit at close range on the River Stour at Maningtree in Essex. #ukbirding 1120
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Bonapartes back at Oarebfor it's 15th year. #kentbirding #ukbirding 1291
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 22/06/2026A Kittiwake on the barn roof in Stodmarsh village early this morning. The occasional bird passes through the reserve but, this is a first for the village. #kentbirding #ukbirding 0442
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 21/05/2026The 1st summer Purple Heron is now in front of marsh hide at Stodmarsh #kentbirding #ukbirding 1221
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Purple Heron currently in a bush at Stodmarsh viewed from river bank, 05.50. ##ukbirding #kentbirding @rarebirder.bsky.social 1141
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 09/05/2026The 2 adult Common Cranes again this morning flew very low over Stodmarsh lake past reedbed hide at 05.17 towards Collard's/Stodmarsh Court Farm. Wood Sand also at reedbed hide. ##ukbirding #kentbirding 080
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 08/05/20262 adult Common Cranes low south west over Stodmarsh lake at 05.05, may have come down in the Collard's/Stodmarsh Court Farm area. ##ukbirding #kentbirding 0120
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Red-foot showed better over the Lampen Wall a little while later. Looks to be a 1st summer, so not the Reculver bird from earlier in the week. ##ukbirding #kentbirding 1160
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Female Red-footed Falcon Stodmarsh on far side of the lake #kentbirding #ukbirding 0120
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 23/11/2025An amazing 8 raptor day (10 if you include Owls) at Stodmarsh yesterday with, in seen order Tawny Owl, Sparrowhawk, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, White-tailed Eagle, Kestrel, Buzzard, Peregrine, Merlin and Long-eared Owl. The only obvious missing raptor was Red Kite. #ukbirding #kentbirding 1632
Reposted by Martyn Wilson Adam Marek @adammarek.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Really looking forward to doing this event with Paul McVeigh at the Folkestone Book Festival on Sunday. Tickets still available… 064
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 01/10/20253 Glossy Ibis's roosting on Lydden Flood at dawn then flew to Willow Farm at 06.45. The 1st winter Red-necked Phalarope is present for its 4th day in it's usual patch on Lydden Flood. Worth Marshes Sandwich. #ukbirding #kentbirding 0110
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 28/09/2025An excellent day on Worth started with 3 Glossy Ibis out of roost towards Willow Farm then finding a juv Red-necked Phalarope on Lydden Flood and supporting cast of White-tailed Eagle, 2 Hen Harriers, juv Red-rumped Swallow, 3 Raven birds also 1000+ hirrundines. #ukbirding #kentbirding 2361
Reposted by Martyn Wilson Ploddingbirder @ploddingbirder.bsky.social · 27/09/2025Another visit to the Scotney BBS which was showing rather well this morning, I didn't arrive till 11.00 and not another person till young Jack arrived around midday🤷♂️ A super smart little bird! Flight pic courtesy of a Merlin. 100s more images to look at. #UKBirding #Sussexbirding 1704
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 13/09/2025A poor phonescoped image of the American Golden Plover in the MOD enclosure at Jury's Gap this afternoon. Later, while rechecking the Golden Plover flock on the field I discovered 4 Dotteral, 2 ads + 2juvs, but no further sign of AGP. The Dotteral flew off and out to sea at 18.14 #kentbirding 0211
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Male Honey Buzzard over Stodmarsh 08.25 for a few minutes this morning, harassed by a female Marsh Harrier before heading east. #ukbirding #kentbirding 0120
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Despite the drooping/dangling legit seemed to walk about ok🤔 010
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Great morning on the patch #Stodmarsh. The 2cy Red-foot I 1st discovered in the early hrs on Sunday was still present (again, early hrs) while nearby at Undertrees farm there were 2 Common Cranes at 5.00am. These seen again later over the lake just after 7.00am heading east #ukbirding #kentbirding 3262
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Absolute f*@#ing illiterate moron flushing every bird ,then whipping his c*@k out and pissing facing the hide. Needs better signage or a decent fence at Sandwich 😡😡 #Pegwell 030
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 12/05/2025A bit of shaky hand held videoscoped Kentish Plover ##Pegwell bay yesterday afternoon #ukbirding #kentbirding 0150
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Yes, they were mobbing it as I passed their nest. 100
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Bittern out in the open at Stodmarsh this morning. #ukbirding #kentbirding #birds 1291
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 06/04/2025You did well to get a photo at that distance Andy, nice one👍 010
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Drake Green-winged Teal on Minnis flood, Worth this evening. On far side from gate below the blue doored buildings. Also 2 Water Pipits still present. @rarebirder.bsky.social #ukbirding #kentbirding 1151
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 22/03/2025In the picture, 2 Little Gulls and 2 Blockheads. 010
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Three Little Gulls on Stodmarsh lake. #ukbirding #kentbirding 1160
Martyn Wilson @martynwilson.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Little Gull currently on Stodmarsh lake #ukbirding #kentbirding 1100
