April 20th
Matt was out early at Reculver and recorded 11 Mallard, 2 Shoveler, 11 Tufted Duck, 1 Little Grebe, 8 Coot, 2 Grey Partridges,  1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Whimbrel, 18 Sand Martins,  4 Swallows, 1 male Redstart, 3 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Whitethroat, 1 Blackcap and 1 Willow Warbler. Later at Chamber's Wall and Coldharbour we saw 2 Shelduck, 4 Shoveler, 2 Grey Partridges, 2 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroats, 6 Whitethroats, 3 Blackcaps and 1 Corn Bunting.
Marc Heath was out as well and in addition saw 1 Little Tern and 1 Ring Ouzel which was the 144th species so far this year.
Derek Smith was also birding between 0730 and 1030 walking from Shuart along the railway embankment to Chamber's Wall and Potten Street and recorded 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Marsh Harriers, 22 Sedge Warblers, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 18 Whitethroats, 10 Blackcaps and 1 Corn Bunting.

Shelduck