March 24th
This morning we walked from Shuart to the sea at Plumpudding and counted 1 Blackcap singing, 2 Ring-necked Parakeets, 4 Chiffchaffs, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Jays, 2 Goldcrests, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 6 Mute Swans, 4 Goldfinches, 3 Grey Herons, 2 Marsh Harriers and 1 Kestrel.
On the way home at Reculver we saw 1 Long-tailed Tit, 1 Kestrel, 200 Woodpigeons, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 female Sparrowhawk, 4 Chiffchaffs, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 4 Mute Swans, 1 Blackcap singing and 2 Mallard.

Robin singing in the sunshine

Marc Heath was also out this morning between 0600 and 0900 walking from Reculver to Chamber's Wall. He saw 1 Little Owl, 19 Oystercatchers, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Shelduck, 1 Kingfisher, 22 Meadow Pipits, 8 Reed Buntings, 2 Stonechats, 11 Redshank, 1 Curlew, 1 immature male Eider, 10 Skylarks, 35 Common Scoter, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Grey Partridges, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Jay, 1 Fieldfare, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Little Egret and 40 Corn Buntings,
During the afternoon at Bishopstone I recorded 1 Red Kite W, 2 Buzzards and 2 Sparrowhawks.