March 10th

We managed to fit in walks at Reculver and Shuart this morning before the forecast rain and wind arrived. We saw 1 Kestrel, 1 Pied Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaffs, 1 Goldcrest, 13 Mallard, 2 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Tufted Duck, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Stonechat, 1 Great White Egret, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Ring-necked Parakeets, 2 Red-legged Partridges, 12 Goldfinches, 85 Dark-bellied Brent Geese and 1 adult Mediterranean Gull flying W.