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Stuart Goodwin

Stuart Goodwin

@spg73.bsky.social

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A Kent based birder moving into pan species listing.

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Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 8h

Yesterday’s lunchtime walk @kentwildlife.bsky.social Cromers Wood produced Blackbird, Green Woodpecker, Goldfinch (2) with Great Tit, Chaffinch & Magpie heard. #kentbirding

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John Cantelo @johncantelo.bsky.social · 13h

Lost wallet - if any birding friends hear of a wallet being found at St Margaret's Bay/Pines Garden/South Forereland (Kent) yesterday, it's mine! Last used at the beach cafe. Cards stopped but don't want the hassle of getting a replacement driving licence, etc.

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 10d

Completely agree, as does my wife!

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 14d

Today’s lunchtime walk was in glorious autumnal sunshine around Highsted Wood, Sittingbourne. 2 Jays seen separately were the highlight. The Silver Birches on the chalk pit edges seem to contain some Linnets. Found my first Fly Agaric of the year. #kentbirding #kentnature

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 15d

#kentbirding #kentnature

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 15d

A more productive lunchtime walk around @kentwildlife.bsky.social Cromers Wood, Sittingbourne. Jay (2), Great Tit, Green Woodpecker & a Goldcrest by the pond were all heard whilst a Robin, Magpie & a Buzzard on a pylon were seen. A Grey Squirrel & a 7-spot Ladybird also noted.

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you.

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 18d

Found what I believe to be Sheep’s-bit during our walk today at Dungeness NNR today.

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 18d

#kentnature #kentbirding

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 18d

Possibly saw @dungenessowen.bsky.social by the old lighthouse leading a walk/ showing wildflowers as we were leaving.

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 18d

Completed a 3.5m circular walk around part of the Dungeness peninsula today. At least 5 Gannets close in by the fishing boats were a yt. Herring & Great Black-back Gulls in the shingle with a few Black-headed. Meadow Pipit & Linnet in the shingle with vegetation. A cracking male Stonechat also seen.

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 19d

#kentnature #kentbirding

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 19d

At Wingham this morning, a Red Kite low over the fields, 2 Swallows through & House Martins in leeward side of roadside tree’s. At a windy Sandwich Bay, Herring Gulls loafing on the beach, Black-headed Gulls flying up towards Ramsgate. On land c10 Jackdaw & a Robin. A Wall butterfly & a Colletes sp

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 21d

#kentbirding #kentnature #kentbutterflies

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 21d

Todays walk was around Highsted Wood, Sittingbourne. 2 Peacocks, a distant White & a Wall were still on the wing. A Carrion Crow seen & Jay, Magpie, Blue Tit & Green Woodpecker heard. Hopefully the solitary bee can be confirmed as a Bull-headed Furrow Bee which would be a lifer.

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 22d

#kentnature #kentbirding

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 22d

Today’s lunchtime walk was @kentwildlife.bsky.social Cromers Wood. A Blue Tit & Goldcrest called from the old carpark & later a Jay down the slope. A Common Carder, 7-spot Ladybird & a cranefly to ID. A dead Common Shrew on a path. Seems a good crop of Sweet Chestnuts this year.

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 23d

A lunchtime wander to @kentwildlife.bsky.social Ashford Warren & Hoades Wood. Fungi are now emerging around the wood. A Coal Tit calling was the ornithological highlight, with 6 species noted. 2 Eristalis hoverfly species & a Parent Bug also recorded. #kentbirding #kentnature

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 25d

#kentbirding #kentnature

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 25d

A 5m walk around some villages south of Sittingbourne. 11 Swallows (small groups) & 2 House Martins going south. 2 Coal Tits at Borden & Bredgar where the other highlights. Robins were the most numerous bird heard or seen. Largest number of Butcher’s-broom bushes I have ever seen at Tunstall Church.

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 26d

5+ House Martins flying south over the house. A very rare sighting these days

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 26d

Morning. The heathland plot at Eureka Park, Ashford was the same on Thursday.

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 27d

#kentbirding #kentnature

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 27d

An evening walk along the western side of Conyer Creek. With the tide out, Black-headed Gulls & a couple of Little Egret were on the creek edge. Saw 1 Curlew and heard the burbling calls later. Corvids flew overhead from Sheppey while gulls flew in the opposite direction. c25 Swallows flew through

Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 27d

#kentnature #kentbirding