October 21st

Matt walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and Chamber's Wall and counted 1 Black Redstart, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Stonechat, 4 Great Crested Grebes, 6 Rock Pipits, 1 Little Egret, 12 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Ravens, 9 Greylag Geese, 2 Curlew, 1 Common Tern, 20 Golden Plovers, 1 Swallow, 1 Red-throated Diver, 20 Ringed Plovers, 2 Stonechats, 2 Mealy Redpoll and 2 Redpolls.

Mealy Redpoll - Matt Hindle

Dave Smith found the bird of the day, a Pallas's Warbler (195th), in the bushes beside the railway embankment just east of Chamber's Wall crossing. Other birds he saw on his walk from Shuart included 150 Greylag Geese, 8 Mute Swans, 1 Wigeon, 50 Golden Plovers, 12 Lapwings, 10 Curlew, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebes, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Hen Harrier, 2 Kestrels, 1 Raven, 2 Skylarks, 11 Swallows, 5 Common Chiffchaffs, 1 Blackcap, 1 eastern type Lesser Whitethroat, 7 Goldcrests, 2 Firecrests, 120 Starlings, 7 Song Thrushes, 6 Redwings, 20 Blackbirds, 1 Rock Pipit, 25 Chaffinches and 1 Siskin.

Pallas's Warbler - Dave Smith

"Eastern" Lesser Whitethroat - Dave Smith

On an overcast and drizzly morning Anne and I spent 40 minutes at Reculver where we saw 2 Oystercatchers, 3 Curlew, 1 Black Redstart, 4 Sandwich Terns, 5 Robins, 4 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 9 Greylag Geese E and 3 Little Egrets.

Black Redstart

 October 20th

It was a classic autumn migration morning with overcast conditions and SE breeze blowing as Matt and Dave Smith walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and Plumpudding returning along the embankment. Between 0700 and 1200 they counted 3 Fieldfares, 3 Great White Egrets, 2W and 1E, 2 Ravens, 4 Pintail W, 52 Russian White-fronted Geese E, 1 moulting adult Great Northern Diver E, 8 Rock Pipits, 5 Little Egrets, 6 Great Crested Grebes, 181 Brent Geese W, 1 Mediterranean Gull, 6 Sandwich Terns, 2 Shelduck, 4 Red-throated Divers, 91 Wigeon W, 167 Lapwings, 10 Grey Plovers, 73 Ringed Plovers, 1 Knot, 1 Dotterel (194th) flying from field with 4 Grey Plovers, 5 Little Grebes, 25 Goldcrests and 3 Long-eared Owls flying in off the sea. They also counted 4 Gannets, 350 Starlings, 13 Curlew, 7 Stonechats, 1 Ruff in off, 12 Little Gulls E, 65 Grelag Geese, 1 Common Scoter, 5 Chiffchaffs, 1 Common Tern, 46 Turnstone, 8 Sanderling, 1 Kestrel, 2 Grey Wagtails, 1 Greenfinch, 1 Brambling, 28 Song Thrushes, 50 Robins, 22 Blackbirds, 125 Chaffinches, 2 Grey Herons, 20 Corn Buntings, 1 Peregrine, 8 Teal, 2 Firecrests, 6 Redwings, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Mealy Redpoll, 1 Redpoll, 1 Kingfisher, 20 Golden Plovers, 1 Marsh Harrier and 1 Pied Flycatcher.

In addition, Anne and I saw a Black Redstart at Reculver with the fourth Long-eared Owl of the morning flying in off the sea past the Towers.

Long-eared Owl - Matt Hindle

Two Mealy Redpoll - Matt Hindle

Russian White-fronted Geese - Matt Hindle

During the afternoon Matt and Marion walked at Bishopstone and saw 30 White-fronted Geese, 13 Swallows and 1 House Martin.

 October 19th

On a glorious autumn morning we walked along the seawall from Reculver and counted 2 Grey Partridges, 55 Meadow Pipits, 2 Stonechats, 1 Chiffchaff, 16 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Little Egrets, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Greylag Goose, 58 Ringed Plovers, 3 Sandwich Terns, 42 Oystercatchers, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 3 Redshank, 9 Skylarks, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Corn Buntings, 16 Linnets, 8 Robins, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 16 Cormorants, 2 Bearded Tits, 6 Turnstone, 120 Golden Plovers, 1 Rock Pipit, 1 Snipe, 34 Goldfinches and 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull.

We met Matt on the seawall after he had walked in from Chamber's Wall. After this he returned along the Green Wall and his final totals were 2 Grey Herons, 6 Greylag Geese, 11 Cetti's Warblers, 11 Redwings, 17 Brambling, 1 Firecrest, 2 Mealy Redpoll, 8 Redpoll, 1 Fieldfare, 3 Little Egrets, 151 Lapwings, 1 Water Rail, 2 Shelduck, 11 Stonechats, 85 Meadow Pipits, 3 Goldcrests, 13 Sandwich Terns, 3 Curlew, 7 Ravens, 2 Dartford Warblers, 2 Chiffchaffs, 1 Merlin, 3 Rock Pipits, 1 Swallow, 1 Red-throated Diver, 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, 1 Teal, 40 Corn Buntings, 120 Golden Plovers, 6 Siskins, 1 Greenfinch, 16 Blackbirds, 18 Song Thrushes, 200 Starlings, 2 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Blackcap and 40 Robins.

Dave Smith was also out on the Marsh this morning and saw 12 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 15 Mute Swans, 5 Wigeon, 57 Mallard, 6 Teal, 7 Grey Plovers, 18 Golden Plovers, 19 Ringed Plovers, 75 Lapwings, 4 Curlew, 1 Snipe, 1 Green Sandpiper, 2 Redshank, 5 Turnstone, 3 Sandwich Terns, 8 Great Crested Grebes, 2 Red-throated Divers, 2 Little Egrets, 3 Grey Herons, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Kingfisher, 3 Kestrels, 7 Ravens in a group, 22 Skylarks, 1 Swallow, 3 Chiffchaffs, 9 Goldcrests, 445 Starlings, 26 Song Thrushes, 5 Redwings, 20 Blackbirds, 10 Stonechats, 2 Grey Wagtails, 1 Rock Pipit, 33 Chaffinches, 1 Brambling, 1 Greenfinch, 2 Mealy Redpoll, 6 Redpoll and 25 Corn Buntings. He also saw a Clouded Yellow butterfly.

Derek Smith birded from Shuart to Brooksend and the embankment from 0730 to 1400. He saw 2 Common Buzzards, 1 female Marsh Harrier, 2 Sparrowhawks, 1 Pintail S, 3 Ravens, 50+ Blackbirds, 50+ Song Thrushes, 159 Starlings, 1 Grey Wagtail, 4 Stonechats, 3 Brambling W, 1 Greenfinch W, 18 Siskins W, 4 Redpoll W, 43 Chaffinches W, 9 Chiffchaffs, 7 Goldcrests and 1 Corn Bunting.

The best bird of the morning, however, was a Great Grey Shrike (193rd) found by Andy Bowers in the old caravan park at Reculver. Unfortunately it didn't stay around for long.

Great Grey Shrike - Matt Hindle

 October 18th

On an unpleasant morning with a strong northerly breeze blowing in frequent squally showers Anne and I spent an hour and three quarters ar Reculver whilst Matt and Dave Smith with one or two visiting birders spent from 0700 to1000 at the Towers seawatching. The final totals counted were 388 Dark-bellied Brent Geese W, 2 Great White Egrets W at 0710, 83 Wigeon W, 18 Ganets E, 11 Pintail W, 9 Teal W, 3 Red-throated Divers, 4 Curlew, 105 Common Gulls W, 1 Red-breasted Merganser W, 5 Rock Pipits W, 1 Redwing, 11 Little Gulls W, 47 Kittiwakes W, 16 Common Scoter, 8 Shelduck W, 225 Skylarks W, 2 Arctic Skuas, 3 Ravens, 5 Sandwich Terns E, 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Shoveler, 1 Merlin, 1 Knot W, 2 Dunlin, 130 Starlings W, 2 Pink-footed Geese N (191st), 1 large auk E, 70 Golden Plover, 1 Snipe W and 30 Lapwings.

This afternoona Leach's Petrel was seen flying W past the Towers (192nd).

 October 17th

It was a chilly but sunny morning with a fresh NNW wind blowing as we walked at Reculver. We recorded 3 Mute Swans, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Green Sandpiper, 30 Tufted Duck, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 8 Wigeon, 85 Mallard, 1 Common Buzzard, 90 Coot, 6 Little Grebes, 9 Teal, 1 Redshank, 1 Snipe, 1 Stonechat, 2 Pied Wagtails, 4 Meadow Pipits, 9 Cormorants, 16 Gadwall, 3 Reed Buntings, 2 Egyptian Geese and 3 Sandwich Tern.

Male Egyptian Goose

Female Egyptian Goose

Matt together with Dave and Derek Smith and one or two visiting birders seawatched at the Towers between 0700 and 1340. Their final totals were 22 Pintail W, 12 Mediterranean Gulls E, 111 Wigeon W, 14 Kittiwakes W, 6 Grey Plovers W, 4 Little Egrets, 197 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 6 Great Crested Grebes, 7 Red-throated Divers, 29 Gannets E, 2 juvenile Arctic Terns W, 6 Sandwich Terns, 6 Rock Pipits W, 7 Arctic Skuas W, 27 Little Gulls W, 4 Teal W, 1 Golden Plover, 13 Common Scoter, 59 Skylarks W, 2 Pomarine Skuas, 1W and 1E, 1 Raven, 3 Red-breasted Mergansers W, 1 juvenile Long-tailed Skua W (188th), 2 Curlew, 1 Common Tern W, 1 Grey Phalarope in flight and then on the sea (189th), 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Short-eared Owl W out at sea, 1 Great Skua W (190th) and 1 Perergrine.

 October 16th

With limited time we spent half and hour at an increasingly damp Reculver this morning and saw 1 moulting adult Red-throated Diver, 9 Cormorant, 4 Chiffchaffs, 1 Little Egret, 4 Redshank, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 19 Ringed Plovers, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Mallard, 15 Meadow Pipits, 8 Linnets, 1 Sandwich Tern, 1 Great Crested Grebe and 1 Stonechat.

Dave Smith birded around Reculver this morning. He saw 1 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 3 Mute Swans, 2 Wigeon, 11 Mallard, 12 Grey Partridges, 1 Oystercatcher, 1 Curlew, 1 Redshank, 2 Arctic Skuas, 2 Common Gulls, 2 Arctic Terns (186th), 1 Common Tern, 13 Sandwich Terns, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Red-throated Divers, 5 Gannets, 1 Little Egret, 3 Grey Herons, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Jay, 1 Raven, 15 Skylarks, 5 Chiffchaffs, 90 Starlings, 5 Song Thrushes, 1 Redwing, 5 Stonechats, 1 Grey Wagtail, 4 Pied Wagtails, 20 Meadow Pipits, 810 Chaffinches W and 12 Corn Buntings.

Derek Smith walked from Shuart along the embankment to Chamber's Wall and Plunpudding. He recorded 3 Kestrels. 1 Tufted Duck, 75 Lapwings, 1 Water Rail, 2 Coot, 1 Kingfisher, 32 Skylarks NW, 65 Starlings W, 9 Song Thrushes, 2 Ring Ouzels, one on the embankment and one at Chamber's Wall, 6 Stonechats, 580 Chaffinches W, 21 Goldfinches W, 1 Greenfinch w, 61 Siskins W, 4 Bramblings W, 11 Chiffchaffs and 1 Firecrest.

The undoubted highlight of the afternoon was a Cory's Shearwater that was seen from the Towers by Jack and Phil Chantler and Nige Jarman (187th). It flew E and then N at about 1250 and is only the seventh Cory's Shearwater to be recorded in the Reculver area. 

After this Matt arrived at the Towers and also Julian Russell and between them they counted 6 Arctic Skuas, 35 Gannets, 2 Razorbills, 7 Red-thoated Divers, 2 Common Scoter, 391 Dark-bellied Brent Geese E, 1 Common Tern, 2 Mediterranean Gulls, 1 Arctic Tern W, 10 Grey Plovers W, 14 Little Gulls W, 22 Sandwich Terns W, 3 large auks, 2 Kittiwakes and 5 Pintail W.

There was also a first winter Black Redstart feeding on insects on the rocks by the car park during the afternoon.

 October 15th

With had limited time this morning as we had a quick walk at Reculver where we saw 4 Cetti's Warblers, 4 Chiffchaffs, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 5 Robins, 4 Teal, 60 Gadwall, 11 Mallard, 24 Tufted Duck, 115 Coot, including 2 on the sea, 3 Mute Swans, 9 Little Grebes, 5 Skylarks, 1 Water Rail, 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Pied Wagtails, 4 Sandwich Terns, 1 Grey Heron and 12 Cormorants.

Dave Smith was also out this morning and walked at Reculver Marshes. He counted 2 Greylag Geese, 4 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 9 Mute Swans, 8 Wigeon, 40 Mallard, 2 Teal, 4 Coot, 2 Grey Plovers, 9 Ringed Plovers, 47 Lapwings, 3 Curlew, 5 Redshank, 3 SandwichTerns, 6 Little Grebes, 2 Great Crested Grebes, 2 Little Egrets, 2 Grey Herons, 1 Sparrowhawk, 4 Marsh Harriers, 2 Common Buzzards, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Kestrels, 1 Merlin, 1 Peregrine, 2 Ravens, 27 Skylarks, 10 Chiffchaffs, 1 Blackcap, 250 Starlings, 11 Song Thrushes, 3 Redwings, 2 Blackbirds, 11 Stonechats, 1 Wheatear, 5 Tree Sparrows, 2 Pied Wagtails, 35 Meadow Pipits, 108 Chaffinches, 57 Linnets and 30 Goldfinches.

Brendan Ryan walked from Shuart to Coldharbour and back and recorded 1 Wheatear, 3 Bearded Tits flying high S, 1 Marsh Harrier, 4 Chiffchaffs, 1 Blackcap, 8 Cetti's Warblers, 6 Stonechats, 16 Song Thrushes, 2 Redwings and also 170 Chaffinches.

 October 14th

This morning we walked along the seawall from Reculver and saw 8 Chaffinches W, 32 Meadow Pipits, 16 Sandwich Terns E, 4 Cetti's Warbler, 21 Skylarks W, 6 Grey Herons, 1 Little Egeret, 6 Redshank, 42 Linnets, 11 Goldfinches, 24 Ringed Plovers, 5 Stonechats, 9 Cormorants, 5 Oystercatchers, 1 Curlew, 4 Turnstone, 16 Corn Buntings, 2 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Grey Plover, 5 Robins and a group of 16 Magpies.

Dave Smith was also out this morning and walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and Coldharbour and back. He saw 4 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 12 Mute Swans, 1 Tufted Duck, 10 Grey Partridges, 1 Water Rail, 2 Coot, 1 Grey Plover, 12 Ringed Plovers, 22 Lapwings, 3 Curlew, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Green Sandpipers, 6 Redshank, 12 Turnstone, 2 Sanderling, 1 Common Gull, 6 Great Black-backed Gulls, 8 Sandwich Terns, 2 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Red-throated Diver, 2 Little Egrets, 5 Grey Herons, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Marsh Harrier, 3 Common Buzzards, 1 Great Spotted and 1 Green Woodpecker, 5 Kestrels, 3 Ravens, 42 Skylarks, 1 Dartford Warbler, 15 Chiffchaffs, 190 Starlings, 9 Song Thrushes, 2 Blackbirds, 14 Stonechats, 60 Meadow Pipits, 1 Rock Pipit, 36 Chaffinches, 1 Greenfinch, 150 Linnets, 5 Redpoll, 1 Siskin, 12 Corn Buntings and 1 Yellowhammer W.

Dartford Warbler - Dave Smith

Matt was out on the Marsh at the Green Wall between 1015 and 1645 and counted 3 Stonechats, 3 Marsh Harriers, 85 Lapwings, 657 Chaffinches W, 1 Brambling W, 2 Siskins W, 3 Ravens, 55 Golden Plovers, 3 Chiffchaffs, 2 Peregrines, 1,600 Starlings, 1 Green Sandpiper, 6 Common Buzzards, 6 Kestrels, 16 Mediterranean Gulls and 1 Grey Heron.

 October 13th

On a mild and breezy morning Anne and I walked at Reculver and counted 1 Green Sandpiper, 4 Skylarks, 4 Chiffchaffs, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 1 male Pochard, 36 Tufted Duck, 2 Shoveler, 6 Teal, 125 Coot, 110 Mallard, 65 Gadwall, 1 Stonechat, 3 Redwings, 8 Little Grebes, 2 Wigeon, 4 Pied Wagtails, 42 Meadow Pipits, 5 Long-tailed Tits, 9 Grey Partridges, 4 Robins, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Little Egret and 1 Red-throated Diver.

Grey Partridge

Richard Collins visited Reculver and counted 11 Dark-bellied Brent Geese W, 2 Red-throated Divers, 2 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Mediterranean Gull W, 11 Sandwich Terns W and 1 Ringed Plover.

 October 12th

This morning we had a walk at Chamber's Wall where we counted 4 Greylag Geese, 10 Meadow Pipits, 17 Skylarks, 2 Reed Buntings, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 48 Chaffinches, 4 Song Thrushes, 6 Robins, 5 Chiffchaffs, 1 Kingfisher, 14 Lapwings and 2 Stonechats. We then had a brief look at Reculver where we saw 1 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 2 Sandwich Terns, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Jay, 1 Red-throated Diver and 1 juvenile Gannet flying E close inshore.

Derek Smith was out early and walked from Shuart to Brooksend and Plumpudding and back along the embankment. He counted 3 Common Buzzards, 4 Kestrels, 1 Water Rail, 47 Skylarks SW, 3 Great Spotted Woodpekers W, 37 Redwings SW, 6 Pied Wagtails, 4 Stonechats, 166 Chaffinches W 3 Bramblings W, 2 Greenfinches W, 13 Siskins W, 17 Chiffchaffs, 1 Firecrest, 3 Goldcrests, 9 Reed Buntings and 2 Corn Buntings.

Brendan Ryan walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and Coldharbour and back along the railway embankment this morning. His highlights included 1 Ring Ouzel, 1 Hobby, 12 Chiffchaffs, 5 Blackcaps, 1 Firecrest, 1 Goldcrest, 14 Song Thrushes, 26 Redwings, 11 Stonechats, 250 Chaffinches W, 2 Siskins, 1 Brambling and 5 Sandwich Terns. He then visited Bishopstone Glen only saw 1 Chiffchaff and 1 Red-throated Diver of note.

Ring Ouzel - Brendan Ryan

 October 11th

It was sunny and cool this morning as we walked along the seawall from Reculver to the Green Wall. We counted 45 Skylarks  flying W, 26 Meadow Pipits, 6 Mute Swans, 3 Redshank, 1 Oystercatcher, 136 Linnets flying W, 3 Stonechat, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 15 Cormorants, 52 Ringed Plovers, 7 Turnstone, 1 Kestrel, 3 Chaffinches, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 14 Mallard, 3 Little Egrets, 4 Reed Buntings, 1 Rock Pipit flying W, 40 Golden Plovers, 1 Grey Heron, 26 Chaffinches flying W, 3 Bramblings flying W and 8 Goldfinches.

Matt was also out and walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and back along the Green Wall. He recorded 9 Stonechats, 104 Greylag Geese, 4 Kestrels, 8 Cetti's Warblers, 15 Chiffchaffs, 2 Barn Owls, 147 Golden Plovers, 2 Blackcaps, 1 Goldcrest, 1 juvenile Turtle Dove, 62 Skylarks W, 20 Corn Buntings, 7 Rock Pipits, 1 Sparrowhawk, 5 Little Egrets, 1 Grey Plover, 3 Sandwich Terns E, 3 Little Grebes, 2 Redshank, 1 Dunlin, 4 Raven, 1 Swallow W, 1 Grey Heron, 1 adult male Marsh Harrier, 1 Brambling W, 4 Tree Sparrows and 8 Long-tailed Tits.

Juvenile Turtle Dove - Matt Hindle

 October 10th

On a bright and chilly morning we walked at Reculver and counted 12 Chiffchaffs, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Grey Herons, 1 Green Sandpiper, 10 Teal, 32 Tufted Duck, 1 male Pochard, 44 Gadwall, 75 Mallard, 120 Coot, 5 Pied Wagtails, 9 Little Grebes, 13 Meadow Pipits, 19 Skylarks , 3 Mute Swans, 2 Sparrowhawks, 2 Jays and 1 Common Buzzard.

This morning Dave Smith walked fom Shuart to Plumpudding and Coldharbour. He rcorded 3 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 5 Mute Swans, 24 Mallard, 3 Coot, 150 Oystercatchers, 6 Grey Plovers, 120 Golden Plovers, 2 Lapwings, 11 Curlew, 14 Bar-tailed Godwits, 8 Redshank, 35 Turnstone, 60 Sanderling, 2 Dunlin, 1 Common Gull, 1 Little Grebe, 6 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Red-throated Diver, 2 Little Egrets, 2 Grey Herons, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Kestrels, 37 Skylarks, 11 Swallows, 12 Chiffchaffs, 1 Dartford Warbler, 7 Long-tailed Tits, 5 Blackcaps, 1 Firecrest, 31 Starlings, 1 Mistle Thrush, 10 Song Thrushes, 1 Wheatear, 15 Meadow Pipits, 25 Chaffinches, 2 Brambling, 1 Crossbill (185th) and 8 Corn Buntings.

 October 9th

Matt walked from Reculver to the Green Wall and birds he saw included 4 House Martins flying W, 103 Swallows flying W, 3 Marsh Harriers, 3 Ravens, 1 Sparrowhawk, 3 Mediterranean Gulls, 160 Linnets, 450 Starlings, 3 Common Buzzards, 2 Stonechats, 3 Redwings, 120 Golden Plover and 1 Greenfinch.

Peter Carr visited the area and found a Turtle Dove near the Chamber's Wall crossing.

 October 8th

On a sunny morning with a fresh northwesterly wind blowing Matt and I were joined by Dave Smith, Brendan Ryan and Jonathan Singlewood-Dodds for a seawatch at the Towers. We counted 23 Gannets E, 3 Mediterranean Gulls, 2 Curlew, 4 Red-throated Divers, 6 Great Crested Grebes, 32 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Rock Pipits, 7 Wigeon W, 35 Little Gulls W, 1 Bar-tailed Godwits, 23 Skylarks in off, 3 Ravens, 1 Peregrine, 3 Sandwich Terns E, 3 Arctic Skuas W, 2 Grey Wagtails, 9 Meadow Pipits in off, 1 Grey Heron, 6 Grey Plovers W, 4 Golden Plovers W, 2 Song Thrushes in off, 1 Redwing in off and 4 Bramblings.

 October 7th

On an overcast morning we walked at Reculver and counted 6 Chiffchaffs, 6 Ravens, 1 Grey Plover, 1 Common Buzzard, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Snipe, 65 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 120 Coot, 80 Mallard, 3 Teal, 5 Little Grebe, 2 Pied Wagtails, 6 Mute Swans, 1 Mediterranean Gull and 1 Siskin.

After an early morning walk Matt spent most of the day at the Towers (0700-0900 and 1145-1700). He was joined for some of the afternoon by Dave and Derek Smith. His final totals were 7 Rock Pipits, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Kingfisher, 3 Stonechats, 24 Mediterranean Gulls E, 1 Short-eared Owl, 4 Red-throated Divers, 4 Pomarine Skuas (183rd), 1 Grey Wagtail, 5 Curlew, 18 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Grey Plovers, 2 Little Egrets, 4 Skylarks in off, 32 Common Scoter, 1 Razorbill E, 13 Sandwich Terns, 27 Gannets E, 2 Bar-tailed Godwits W, 7 Arctic Skuas W, 2 Teal, 60 Little Gulls W, 3 Great Crested Grebes, 2 Manx Shearwaters W (184th), 4 Common Terns W and 11 Pintail W.