February 18th
We spent a sunny morning ringing out on the Marsh where the highlight was a Whooper Swan (111th) flying S. This is an unusual species at Reculver and only the fourth record in the last 10 years. Other birds we saw included 172 Corn Buntings, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 11 Tree Sparrows, 131 Fieldfares, 50 Stock Doves 4 Yellowhammers, 140 Starlings, 2 Marsh Harriers, 3 Mute Swans, 8 Lapwings, 500 Woodpigeons, 50 Reed Buntings, 1 ring-tail Hen Harrier and 11 Golden Plover.