April 5th
At last the wind had died down as we walked around the Reculver area this morning and saw 11 Linnets, 2 Marsh Harriers flying W out at sea, 36 Mute Swans, 10 Mallard, 2 Shelduck, 3 Redshank, 1 Little Owl, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Goldfinches, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Greylag Geese, 4 Gadwall, 6 Tufted Duck, 1 Great Crested Grebe and 2 Coots.
We then drove over to Shuart where we walked around the droves meeting Derek Smith in the process. Between us we saw 5 Ring-necked Parakeets, 3 Green Woodpeckers, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 4 Chiffchaffs, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Goldcrest, 5 Mute Swans and 10 Common Buzzards.
Marc Heath found a Black Redstart on the seawall by the Oyster Farm this morning.