February 7th
Thankfully the strong E wind had subsided overnight as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour with Julian and Alex Perry this morning. We saw 1 Kestrel, 887 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 22 Redshank, 3 Stonechats, 22 Oystercatchers, 9 Grey Plovers, 13 Mute Swans, 2 Shelduck, 9 Mallard, 5 Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlin, 18 Corn Buntings, 1 Little Egret, 1 Snipe, 2 Sanderling, 70 Rooks, 12 Tufted Duck, 4 Gadwall and 2 Coot.