Dawn in Dungeness

13th April was the day set for the RSPB 'Booming Bittern' dawn walk. With our alarm clock set for 3 am(!), we rose groggily and set to the journey south. The day started off to a flyer (pun definitely intended) when a Tawny Owl flew across the road before we'd even left Brentwood! Hoping if was a positive omen, and startled awake we arrived at the car park just before 6, had a coffee and, together with 25 others, took a lovely stroll around the reserve. The sunrise was gorgeous, off a beautiful pink glow to the air, and spirits were raised even more when I spotted a singing Sedge Warbler, perching and diving around the brambles for another year tick. Marsh Harriers were spotted hunting from Denge hide, as well a pair of playful foxes! Upon leaving the hide, we were treated to more stunning views of  Cetti's Warbler, and heard the familiar 'bottle blowing' BOOM of the Bittern!! Ambling round to hookers pits for views of  Bearded Tits and a male Marsh Harrier sky passing a frog to his mate!! Sausage rolls and coffees awaited in the visitor centre, rounding off a brilliant morning!
Year List 145.