February 5th
This morning with a fresh ENE wind blowing in frequent hail showers we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour. Birds we saw included 4 Mute Swans, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Sparrowhawk, 13 Chaffinches, 55 Carrion Crows, 51 Mallard, 2 Grey Partridges disturbed by a Marsh Harrier, 136 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 21 Shelduck, 12 Oystercatchers, 2 Corn Buntings, 1 Redwing, 14 Reed Buntings, 250 Woodpigeons, 1 Great Crested Grebe and 1 Kestrel.