November 23rd
With a strong SW wind still blowing there was sunshine and showers this morning as we walked from Shuart to Plumpudding lagoon. We recorded 6 Fieldfares, 1 male Blackcap at Shuart, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 21 Blackbirds, 6 Redwings, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 17 Mute Swans, 2 Stonechats, 2 Shelduck, 127 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 181 Common Scoter with 1 Velvet Scoter, 22 Great Black-backed Gulls, 2 Curlew, 4 Pied Wagtails, 11 Redshank, 5 Goldfinches and 4 Grey Plovers.