Our first stop, the Dungeness Bird Observatory, is an important migration point, acting as a staging post for both British and Continental landbird migrants, and its position also makes it well situated for the observation of seabird passage.
We will then move on to RSPB Dungeness, set back from the sea, boasting mile after mile of open shingle, freshwater pits, and wet grassland.
For a taste of what the site has to offer, take a look at the trip report from our last visit (winter trip).
For more information about RSPB Dungeness, click here.
Possible species: Brent Goose, Pintail, Wigeon, Common Scoter, Goldeneye, Red-throated Diver, Gannet, Cattle Egret, Great White Egret, Glossy Ibis, Peregrine, Golden Plover, Snipe, gull spp., Black Redstart, Firecrest, Bearded Tit, finch spp., other migrants.
Entry fees to reserves: Free
Facilities: Observatory – nearby toilets and cafe; RSPB reserve – visitor centre and toilets.
Things to note:
- Coaches will depart from Stop 40B on Victoria Embankment at 8:00 sharp.
- Aim to be there by 7:50 to allow time to board the coach and stow your gear.
- The nearest Tube station is Embankment.
- On our way to reserves there will be a 20 min stop at a service station for coffee, food and toilets (no stop on the way back).
- Bring clothes for all weathers.
- Don’t forget your binoculars (and scope if you have one)!
- Bring a packed lunch.
- There are toilets at the observatory and at the RSPB reserve's visitor centre.
- We will aim to leave the reserve by 16:30.
All images © RSPB Images.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 207076 and in Scotland no. SC037654.
