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Jamie Partridge

@jamiepartridge.bsky.social

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Living under a chalk cliff, birding South East Kent; Dover harbour to South Foreland. MIGRATION , Honey Buzzards in summer & Gulls in winter. Www.perdixbirding.com

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 6d

Nice account. My first Grosbeak there, 2017

Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks Chris

Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks simon

Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 7d

Juvenile Pallid harrier this afternoon over Foxhill down, then again over the top fields at South Foreland. A dream patch find for me , perhaps negotiating the channel from Dunge.more pics on the blog www.perdixbirding.com #kentbirding #rarebirdsuk

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 8d

Bit of a dream find for me that. Especially Daurian, Lovely well done

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 12d

Fantastic

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 14d

1CY Caspian Gull, Dover Harbour this afternoon. only the 4th Cspian Gull I've seen this season, a nicely plumaged bird, presumably female. #gullswp #kentbirding

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 19d

Dark juvenile Honey Buzzard, Southforleand lighthouse this am flew paralell with the cliff top towards Dover at 9 am, 500 mipit, 10K Hirundines, 3 Swift, 4 Spotfly, 5 Whinchat. 00's of Chiffs etc #kentbirding

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 20d

I’ve seen 4 ospreys in the past week. 3 of which headed out low over the channel into gale force or strong SW’s, piece of piss it seems

Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 29d

Fucking ell. What a bird

Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 29d

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 29d

A last minute weekend in Tarifa,Sunday saw thousands of Raptors and took an unexpected turn when @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social and I found a Blue-cheeked bee eater.Initially heard calling,then some disbelief but picked up on wires.Thanks @ingloriousbustards.bsky.social ‘s group lending us a scope!

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Sep 4

Loving all these Max.

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Aug 28

2 juv+1 ad Dotterel, Westcliffe st Maragret's still this evening. Expertly found first thing this morning by Phil Chantler #kentbirding

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Aug 25

Digi binned juvenile caspian gull on deal beach this afternoon.#Kentbirding

Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Aug 24

Nice! They have evaded me each trip

Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Aug 24

Juvenile Honey Buzzard over Dover Castle this morning 11.35, Picked up over East cliff, viewed from Fox hill down, Flew NE along the coast with a Common Buzzard. My earliest juv at the coast. #kentbirding

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Aug 13

A little concentrated fall at Langdon hole this am: Pied Fly, Spot Fly, Common & Black Redstarts, 2 Whinchat, c35 Willow, 3 Sedge, 5 Reed, lots of Lesser Whitethroats, Golden Plover over W, Seemingly quiet elsewhere on the headland. #kentbirding

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Jul 27

Hi there yes looks a soon to be 3rd winter Casp, flight shot abit confusing (over exposed?) but all looks fine for Caspian gull

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Jul 19

likely leave from Calais, with a southerly element to the wind they arrive here, I’ve seen it even in early August.Some continental watch points have HBs moving north until mid August. It’s a time of year when non/failed breeders are drifting around,there will be more with the right conditions 😊

Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Jul 19

So moving into a headwind there, of course over land raptors love a headwind, here I only see them arrive off the channel with a tail wind,

Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Jul 19

Every July since moving here has been good for this. I believe they are non breeding birds wandering, possibly failed or pushed off other woodlands and just exploring, they arrive with ease in the right conditions.some continental watch points have HBs fly north until Aug.

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Jul 18

Another 2 Honey buzzards in off the sea today, made landfall over Langdon hole and the eastern docks,Dover harbour. Both females, the first just after the sea fog cleared at 10.55, the 2nd at 13.15 #kentbirding a few blank days in light E and heavy SW winds since last posting

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Jul 10

All 3cy+ yes but I believe non/failed breeders or at least birds not attached to territories and wandering. July always good for this here I’ve found.

Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · Jul 10

5 Honey Buzzards in off the channel today over Dover Harbour and the surrounding cliffs, in perfect conditions.My best day for arrivals here and all picked up to the south and watched come in over the water.Thrilling for me! more pics+info on the blog www.perdixbirding.com #kentbirding #rarebirdsuk

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