May 21st
This morning was overcast with no wind as we walked along the seawall from Reculver and then inland. Highlight of the morning was 2 Black-throated Divers flying W, an unexpected sighting. Other birds seen included 5 Shelduck, 6 Mallard, 5 Tufted Duck, 2 Little Grebes, 8 Cormorants, 1 Little Egret, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Kestrel, 8 Oystercatchers, 8 Ringed Plovers, 1 Turnstone, 5 Redshank, 1 first year Mediterranean Gull E, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 Jay, 12 Sand Martins, 2 Pied Wagtails, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Wheatear, 5 Whitethroats, 1 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaffs, 5 Linnets and 1 Corn Bunting.

Male Yellow Wagtail