November 24th

We were out early at Reculver this morning to have a walk before the threatened rain arrived. We recorded 6 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Little Owl calling, 2 Chiffchaffs, 10 Blackbirds, 1 Green Woodpecker, 120 Teal, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 110 Mallard, 75 Gadwall, 120 Coot, 1 Snipe, 1 Redshank, 2 Shoveler, 14 Tufted Duck, 8 Little Grebes, 1 Water Rail, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 6 Chaffinches, 1 Black Redstart at the farm, 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrests, 1 Firecrest, 230 Dark-bellied Brent Geese,18 Sanderling, 2 Ringed Plovers and 1 Little Egret.

Sunrise

 

Looking across the fields towards Hillborough

Approaching rain