December 31st
On a dull and overcast morning we walked from Reculver to Minnis Bay. Birds we saw included 484 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 7 Great Crested Grebes, 1 male Goosander sitting on the sea off the Towers for 10 minutes, 13 Red-throated Divers, 1 Kestrel, 22 Redshank, 7 Sanderling, 30 Oystercatchers, 1 Kingfisher, 23 Corn Buntings, 12 Shelduck, 3 Curlew, 8 Mallard, 1 Short-eared Owl by the Wantsum, 2 Wigeon, 12 Mute Swans, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 Little Egret, 8 Turnstone, 2 Stonechats, 2 Cetti's Warblers and 10 Skylarks and 2 Grey Herons.
Tuesday 31 December 2019
Monday 30 December 2019
December 30th
We arrived at Reculver just as the sun was rising on a beautiful winter's morning. On our walk to Coldharbour and back we recorded 425 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Pied Wagtail, 1 Kingfisher, 8 Mute Swans, 25 Meadow Pipits, 8 Redshank, 17 Oystercatchers, 1 Little Egret, 2 Curlew, 38 Reed Buntings, 22 Turnstone, 1 Lapwing, 48 Corn Buntings, 6 Shelduck, 16 Mallard, 25 Ringed Plover, 10 Grey Plover, 85 House Sparrows, 2 Stonechats, 3 Coot and 1 Merlin chasing Meadow Pipits out on the Marsh.
During the day Chris Tedder had a walk from Shuart to Reculver and her highlights were 1+ Barn Owl, 6 Tree Sparrows, 7 Yellowhammers, 2 Red-throated Divers, 4 Great Crested Grebes, 2 Wigeon, 7 Shelduck, 1 Purple Sandpiper and 1 juvenile Shag on the rocks at Reculver.
We arrived at Reculver just as the sun was rising on a beautiful winter's morning. On our walk to Coldharbour and back we recorded 425 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Pied Wagtail, 1 Kingfisher, 8 Mute Swans, 25 Meadow Pipits, 8 Redshank, 17 Oystercatchers, 1 Little Egret, 2 Curlew, 38 Reed Buntings, 22 Turnstone, 1 Lapwing, 48 Corn Buntings, 6 Shelduck, 16 Mallard, 25 Ringed Plover, 10 Grey Plover, 85 House Sparrows, 2 Stonechats, 3 Coot and 1 Merlin chasing Meadow Pipits out on the Marsh.
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| Reculver Towers |
During the day Chris Tedder had a walk from Shuart to Reculver and her highlights were 1+ Barn Owl, 6 Tree Sparrows, 7 Yellowhammers, 2 Red-throated Divers, 4 Great Crested Grebes, 2 Wigeon, 7 Shelduck, 1 Purple Sandpiper and 1 juvenile Shag on the rocks at Reculver.
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| Juvenile Shag - Chris Tedder |
Sunday 29 December 2019
December 29th
It was bright and windless this morning as we walked from Chamber's Wall to the Wantsum outflow. Birds we saw included 1 Common Buzzard, 16 Mute Swans, 31 Corn Buntings, 9 Blackbirds, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Lapwing, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Grey Heron, 10 Reed Buntings, 65 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 16 Oystercatchers, 26 Mallard, 6 Shelduck, 1 Little Egret, 3 Red-throated Divers, 393 Cormorants flying out to sea, 1 Curlew, 2 Wigeon, 2 Coot, 1 Grey Partridge and 19 Stock Doves.
Marc Heath started early at Shuart where he recorded 1 Woodcock, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Barn Owl and 1 Red-legged Partridge. Later he walked round the Chamber's Wall loop and recorded 22 Mute Swans, 2 Water Rails, 5 Pheasants, 5 Song Thrushes, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 12 Meadow Pipits, 255 Cormorants, 31 Reed Buntings, 8 Yellowhammers, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Stonechats, 12 Oystercatchers, 6 Grey Plovers, 15 Turnstone, 6 Shelduck, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 28 Mallard, 2 Curlew, 1 Sparrowhawk, 16 Red-throated Divers, 74 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Redshank, 16 Ringed Plovers, 2 Wigeon, 67 Corn Buntings, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Little Grebe and 10 Tree Sparrows.
This afternoon at Minnis Bay he saw 15 Redshank, 2 Purple Sandpipers, 30 Sanderling, 20 Turnstone, 1 Red-throated Diver and 1 Rock Pipit.
It was bright and windless this morning as we walked from Chamber's Wall to the Wantsum outflow. Birds we saw included 1 Common Buzzard, 16 Mute Swans, 31 Corn Buntings, 9 Blackbirds, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Lapwing, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Grey Heron, 10 Reed Buntings, 65 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 16 Oystercatchers, 26 Mallard, 6 Shelduck, 1 Little Egret, 3 Red-throated Divers, 393 Cormorants flying out to sea, 1 Curlew, 2 Wigeon, 2 Coot, 1 Grey Partridge and 19 Stock Doves.
Marc Heath started early at Shuart where he recorded 1 Woodcock, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Barn Owl and 1 Red-legged Partridge. Later he walked round the Chamber's Wall loop and recorded 22 Mute Swans, 2 Water Rails, 5 Pheasants, 5 Song Thrushes, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 12 Meadow Pipits, 255 Cormorants, 31 Reed Buntings, 8 Yellowhammers, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Stonechats, 12 Oystercatchers, 6 Grey Plovers, 15 Turnstone, 6 Shelduck, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 28 Mallard, 2 Curlew, 1 Sparrowhawk, 16 Red-throated Divers, 74 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Redshank, 16 Ringed Plovers, 2 Wigeon, 67 Corn Buntings, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Little Grebe and 10 Tree Sparrows.
This afternoon at Minnis Bay he saw 15 Redshank, 2 Purple Sandpipers, 30 Sanderling, 20 Turnstone, 1 Red-throated Diver and 1 Rock Pipit.
Saturday 28 December 2019
December 28th
It was calm and dull this morning as we arrived at Minnis Bay with the tide miles out. Most birds were out on the tideline but we did manage to count 246 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Grey Herons, 6 Cormorants, 9 Mute Swans, 2 Shelduck, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Curlew, 25 Oystercatchers, 1 Kestrel, 17 Wigeon, 2 Little Egrets, 21 Redshank, 4 Meadow Pipits and 34 Lapwings.
A walk at Reculver this afternoon produced 2 Common Buzzards, 2 Jays, 2 Mute Swans, 1 female Goosander flying N out to sea, 1 Moorhen, 1 Coot, 1 Teal, 2 Chiffchaffs and 1 Cetti's Warbler.
It was calm and dull this morning as we arrived at Minnis Bay with the tide miles out. Most birds were out on the tideline but we did manage to count 246 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Grey Herons, 6 Cormorants, 9 Mute Swans, 2 Shelduck, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Curlew, 25 Oystercatchers, 1 Kestrel, 17 Wigeon, 2 Little Egrets, 21 Redshank, 4 Meadow Pipits and 34 Lapwings.
A walk at Reculver this afternoon produced 2 Common Buzzards, 2 Jays, 2 Mute Swans, 1 female Goosander flying N out to sea, 1 Moorhen, 1 Coot, 1 Teal, 2 Chiffchaffs and 1 Cetti's Warbler.
Friday 27 December 2019
December 27th
On a wet, drizzly and overcast morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back and recorded 513 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 15 Mute Swans, 1 Little Grebe, 8 Cormorants, 15 Corn Buntings, 5 Sanderling, 6 Turnstone, 8 Oystercatchers, 4 Redshank, 6 Shelduck, 1 Curlew, 2 Purple Sandpipers and 19 Wigeon W.
Prior to 0715 Marc Heath visited Shuart where he recorded 2 Woodcocks, 1 Barn Owl, 1 Little Owl, 1 Snipe and 2 Skylarks. He then drove to Reculver and did the same walk as us but half an hour earlier. He counted 4 Robins, 6 Mute Swans, 5 Redshank, 335 Dark-dellied Brent Geese, 15 Oystercatchers, 8 Sanderling, 21 Turnstone, 4 Meadow Pipits, 35 Ringed Plovers, 2 Purple Sandpipers, 1 Grey Plover, 1 Peregrine, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Gannet, 9 Reed Buntings, 48 Corn Buntings, 27 Mallard, 1 Curlew, 18 Shelduck, 3 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Yellowhammer, 4 Skylarks, 1 Little Egret, 4 Teal, 19 Wigeon W and 1 Red-throated Diver W.
On a wet, drizzly and overcast morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back and recorded 513 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 15 Mute Swans, 1 Little Grebe, 8 Cormorants, 15 Corn Buntings, 5 Sanderling, 6 Turnstone, 8 Oystercatchers, 4 Redshank, 6 Shelduck, 1 Curlew, 2 Purple Sandpipers and 19 Wigeon W.
Prior to 0715 Marc Heath visited Shuart where he recorded 2 Woodcocks, 1 Barn Owl, 1 Little Owl, 1 Snipe and 2 Skylarks. He then drove to Reculver and did the same walk as us but half an hour earlier. He counted 4 Robins, 6 Mute Swans, 5 Redshank, 335 Dark-dellied Brent Geese, 15 Oystercatchers, 8 Sanderling, 21 Turnstone, 4 Meadow Pipits, 35 Ringed Plovers, 2 Purple Sandpipers, 1 Grey Plover, 1 Peregrine, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Gannet, 9 Reed Buntings, 48 Corn Buntings, 27 Mallard, 1 Curlew, 18 Shelduck, 3 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Yellowhammer, 4 Skylarks, 1 Little Egret, 4 Teal, 19 Wigeon W and 1 Red-throated Diver W.
Thursday 26 December 2019
December 26th
There had been an overnight change in the weather as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour this morning. It was overcast, very dull and raining. We saw 524 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Sanderling, 4 Redshank, 3 Mute Swans, 12 Turnstone, 4 Oystercatchers, 6 Shelduck, 14 Mallard, 1 Red-throated Diver, 1 Grey Plover and 25 Ringed Plover.
There had been an overnight change in the weather as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour this morning. It was overcast, very dull and raining. We saw 524 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Sanderling, 4 Redshank, 3 Mute Swans, 12 Turnstone, 4 Oystercatchers, 6 Shelduck, 14 Mallard, 1 Red-throated Diver, 1 Grey Plover and 25 Ringed Plover.
Tuesday 24 December 2019
December 25th
WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS
On a sunny and breezy Christmas morning we walked from a very muddy Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and along to the Oyster Farm lagoons.We counted 1 Common Buzzard, 19 Mute Swans, 12 Blackbirds, 10 Chaffinches, 489 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 57 Corn Buntings, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Mallard, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Stonechat, 1 Redshank, 6 Shelduck, 22 Sanderling, 6 Oystercatchers, 7 Turnstone, 36 Grey Plovers, 48 Ringed Plovers, 160 Cormorants, 18 Reed Buntings, 1 Shag flying west close inshore, 2 Coot, 3 Song Thrushes and 2 Cetti's Warblers.
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| Female Reed Bunting |
December 24th
We fancied a change of scenery this morning as the last few days at Reculver have been rather predictable so we spent the morning at Stodmarsh.
Whilst we were there, Marc Heath visited the Marshes starting early at Shuart where he found 1 Woodcock, 2 Common Buzzards, 1 Red-legged Partidge and 1 Merlin on his drive to Reculver.
He than walked along the seawall to Coldharbour and returned along the railway embankment between 0745 and 1020. He counted 1 Kestrel, 10 Meadow Pipits, 5 Red-throated Divers E, 273 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 18 Redshank, 14 Mute Swans, 41 Turnstone, 14 Corn Buntings, 2 Marsh Harriers, 25 Reed Buntings, 63 Ringed Plovers, 15 Dunlin, 35 Sanderling, 11 Oystercatchers, 6 Shelduck, 15 Mallard, 3 Curlew, 4 Stonechats, 80 Golden Plovers, 2 Chiffchaffs, 1 Little Egret, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Coot, 6 Song Thrushes, 3 Skylarks, 18 Yellowhammers, 10 Chaffinches, 3 Tree Sparrows and 60 House Sparrows.
We fancied a change of scenery this morning as the last few days at Reculver have been rather predictable so we spent the morning at Stodmarsh.
Whilst we were there, Marc Heath visited the Marshes starting early at Shuart where he found 1 Woodcock, 2 Common Buzzards, 1 Red-legged Partidge and 1 Merlin on his drive to Reculver.
He than walked along the seawall to Coldharbour and returned along the railway embankment between 0745 and 1020. He counted 1 Kestrel, 10 Meadow Pipits, 5 Red-throated Divers E, 273 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 18 Redshank, 14 Mute Swans, 41 Turnstone, 14 Corn Buntings, 2 Marsh Harriers, 25 Reed Buntings, 63 Ringed Plovers, 15 Dunlin, 35 Sanderling, 11 Oystercatchers, 6 Shelduck, 15 Mallard, 3 Curlew, 4 Stonechats, 80 Golden Plovers, 2 Chiffchaffs, 1 Little Egret, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Coot, 6 Song Thrushes, 3 Skylarks, 18 Yellowhammers, 10 Chaffinches, 3 Tree Sparrows and 60 House Sparrows.
Monday 23 December 2019
December 23rd
This morning we drove to Minnis Bay where we left one car and then drove back to Reculver before walking along the seawall back to Minnis on a lovely, sunny winter's morning. Birds we saw included 2 Velvet Scoter flying E at Minnis Bay at 0750, 500 Cormorants, 453 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 49 Turnstone, 41 Sanderling, 37 Ringed Plovers, 18 Red-throated Divers E, 41 Redshank, 2 Mute Swans, 5 Shelduck, 2 Dunlin, 36 Oystercatchers, 3 Curlew, 20 Mallard, 4 Stonechats, 1 Corn Bunting, 4 Coot, 2 Yellowhammers, 1 Little Egret, 10 Grey Plovers and 1 Rock Pipit.
Marc Heath was also out this morning and walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and back along the railway embankment. He counted 328 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 220 Cormorants, 1 Chiffchaff, 20 Oystercatchers, 2 Grey Plovers, 17 Meadow Pipits, 10 Mute Swans, 32 Red-throated Divers E, 12 Sanderling, 34 Corn Buntings, 29 Reed Buntings, 10 Turnstone, 36 Ringed Plovers, 4 Dunlin, 1 Redshank, 6 Shelduck, 2 Curlew, 3 Stonechats, 4 Skylarks, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 5 Tree Sparrows, 7 Yellowhammers and 1 Pheasant.
This morning we drove to Minnis Bay where we left one car and then drove back to Reculver before walking along the seawall back to Minnis on a lovely, sunny winter's morning. Birds we saw included 2 Velvet Scoter flying E at Minnis Bay at 0750, 500 Cormorants, 453 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 49 Turnstone, 41 Sanderling, 37 Ringed Plovers, 18 Red-throated Divers E, 41 Redshank, 2 Mute Swans, 5 Shelduck, 2 Dunlin, 36 Oystercatchers, 3 Curlew, 20 Mallard, 4 Stonechats, 1 Corn Bunting, 4 Coot, 2 Yellowhammers, 1 Little Egret, 10 Grey Plovers and 1 Rock Pipit.
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| Dark-bellied Brent Geese |
Marc Heath was also out this morning and walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and back along the railway embankment. He counted 328 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 220 Cormorants, 1 Chiffchaff, 20 Oystercatchers, 2 Grey Plovers, 17 Meadow Pipits, 10 Mute Swans, 32 Red-throated Divers E, 12 Sanderling, 34 Corn Buntings, 29 Reed Buntings, 10 Turnstone, 36 Ringed Plovers, 4 Dunlin, 1 Redshank, 6 Shelduck, 2 Curlew, 3 Stonechats, 4 Skylarks, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 5 Tree Sparrows, 7 Yellowhammers and 1 Pheasant.
Sunday 22 December 2019
Saturday 21 December 2019
December 21st
We had a walk at a showery and very soggy Reculver this morning and saw 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Green Woodpecker, 10 Chaffinches, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Little Egret, 2 Stonechats, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Mistle Thrush, 110 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Red-throated Divers, 34 Oystercatchers flying E, 4 Great Crested Grebes and 1 Gannet.
Marc Heath walked from Reculver to Minnis Bay between 0845 and 1345 and recorded 12 Cormorants, 15 Meadow Pipits, 12 Redshank, 16 Mute Swans, 56 Ringed Plovers, 4 Stonechats, 48 Reed Buntings, 47 Oystercatchers, 1 Pheasant, 17 Corn Buntings, 89 Sanderling, 20 Turnstones, 3 Grey Plovers, 7 Curlew and 260 Dark-bellied Brent Geese. He also recorded 6 Shelduck, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 4 Great Crested Grbes, 1 Gannet, 6 Red-throated Divers, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Little Egret, 6 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Kestrel, 18 Yellowhammers, 5 Tree Sparrows, 1 Common Buzzard and 1 Merlin.
We had a walk at a showery and very soggy Reculver this morning and saw 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Green Woodpecker, 10 Chaffinches, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Little Egret, 2 Stonechats, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Mistle Thrush, 110 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Red-throated Divers, 34 Oystercatchers flying E, 4 Great Crested Grebes and 1 Gannet.
Marc Heath walked from Reculver to Minnis Bay between 0845 and 1345 and recorded 12 Cormorants, 15 Meadow Pipits, 12 Redshank, 16 Mute Swans, 56 Ringed Plovers, 4 Stonechats, 48 Reed Buntings, 47 Oystercatchers, 1 Pheasant, 17 Corn Buntings, 89 Sanderling, 20 Turnstones, 3 Grey Plovers, 7 Curlew and 260 Dark-bellied Brent Geese. He also recorded 6 Shelduck, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 4 Great Crested Grbes, 1 Gannet, 6 Red-throated Divers, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Little Egret, 6 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Kestrel, 18 Yellowhammers, 5 Tree Sparrows, 1 Common Buzzard and 1 Merlin.
Friday 20 December 2019
December 20th
Marc Heath was out today between 1100 and 1400 in frequent showers walking from Reculver to Coldharbour and back along the embankment. He recorded 9 Pied Wagtails, 1 Marsh Harrier, 6 Meadow Pipits, 5 Cormorants, 10 Oystercatchers, 10 Redshank, 20 Sanderling, 19 Reed Buntings, 29 Turnstone, 54 Ringed Plovers, 2 Mute Swans, 1 Little Egret, 46 Mallard, 1 first winter Mediterranean Gull, 6 Shelduck, 5 Wigeon, 3 Skylarks, 1 Curlew, 39 Corn Buntings, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Pheasant, 1 Common Buzzard, 14 Yellowhammers, 1 Merlin, 3 Tree Sparrows, 2 Stonechats, 1 Lapwing and 1 Kestrel.
Marc Heath was out today between 1100 and 1400 in frequent showers walking from Reculver to Coldharbour and back along the embankment. He recorded 9 Pied Wagtails, 1 Marsh Harrier, 6 Meadow Pipits, 5 Cormorants, 10 Oystercatchers, 10 Redshank, 20 Sanderling, 19 Reed Buntings, 29 Turnstone, 54 Ringed Plovers, 2 Mute Swans, 1 Little Egret, 46 Mallard, 1 first winter Mediterranean Gull, 6 Shelduck, 5 Wigeon, 3 Skylarks, 1 Curlew, 39 Corn Buntings, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Pheasant, 1 Common Buzzard, 14 Yellowhammers, 1 Merlin, 3 Tree Sparrows, 2 Stonechats, 1 Lapwing and 1 Kestrel.
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| Dark-bellied Brent Geese |
Thursday 19 December 2019
December 19th
It was much milder this morning but there was a blustery southerly wind blowing as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back. It was very quiet and all we saw were 80 House Sparrows coming out of their roost at Reculver, 221 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 6 Oystercatchers, 6 Meadow Pipits, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Curlew, 8 Redshank, 6 Mute Swans, 3 Goldfinches, 11 Turnstone, 32 Mallard and 6 Shelduck.
Marc Heath was also out this morning between 0900 and 1130 walking from Minnis Bay to Coldharbour. He saw 25 Redshank, 2 Little Egrets, 24 Oystercatchers, 11 Turnstone, 2 Curlew, 300 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 35 Golden Plovers, 102 Sanderling, 2 Meadow Pipits, 74 Corn Buntings, 2 Stonechats, 1 Chiffchaff, 4 Mute Swans, 7 Skylarks, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 6 Shelduck, 20 Linnets, 4 Reed Buntings, 7 Coot, 11 Ringed Plovers, 32 Mallard, 1 Kestrel, 4 Goldfinches, 5 Pied Wagtails and 1 Rock Pipit.
It was much milder this morning but there was a blustery southerly wind blowing as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back. It was very quiet and all we saw were 80 House Sparrows coming out of their roost at Reculver, 221 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 6 Oystercatchers, 6 Meadow Pipits, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Curlew, 8 Redshank, 6 Mute Swans, 3 Goldfinches, 11 Turnstone, 32 Mallard and 6 Shelduck.
Marc Heath was also out this morning between 0900 and 1130 walking from Minnis Bay to Coldharbour. He saw 25 Redshank, 2 Little Egrets, 24 Oystercatchers, 11 Turnstone, 2 Curlew, 300 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 35 Golden Plovers, 102 Sanderling, 2 Meadow Pipits, 74 Corn Buntings, 2 Stonechats, 1 Chiffchaff, 4 Mute Swans, 7 Skylarks, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 6 Shelduck, 20 Linnets, 4 Reed Buntings, 7 Coot, 11 Ringed Plovers, 32 Mallard, 1 Kestrel, 4 Goldfinches, 5 Pied Wagtails and 1 Rock Pipit.
Wednesday 18 December 2019
December 18th
It was sunny and cold this morning as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back. With the tide going out we counted 237 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 24 Redshank, 70 House Sparrows, 2 Grey Herons, 27 Ringed Plovers, 15 Turnstone, 5 Sanderling, 11 Mallard, 1 Marsh Harrier, 5 Oystercatchers, 18 Mallard, 5 Shelduck, 11 Goldfinches, 1 Little Egret, 1 Curlew, 6 Corn Buntings and 1 Common Buzzard.
It was sunny and cold this morning as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back. With the tide going out we counted 237 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 24 Redshank, 70 House Sparrows, 2 Grey Herons, 27 Ringed Plovers, 15 Turnstone, 5 Sanderling, 11 Mallard, 1 Marsh Harrier, 5 Oystercatchers, 18 Mallard, 5 Shelduck, 11 Goldfinches, 1 Little Egret, 1 Curlew, 6 Corn Buntings and 1 Common Buzzard.
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| Little Egret |
Tuesday 17 December 2019
December 17th
After an inch of rain fell overnight and this morning we didn't arrive at Reculver until after lunch when we walked to Coldharbour and back. We recorded 14 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Kestrel, 2 Sparrowhawks, 6 Mute Swans, 1 Little Grebe, 2 Short-eared Owls, 22 Redshank, 64 Sanderling, 51 Mallard, 1 Gadwall, 9 Ringed Plovers, 11 Curlew, 50 Oystercatchers, 67 Golden Plovers, 1 Purple Sandpiper and 1 Red-throated Diver flying E.
After an inch of rain fell overnight and this morning we didn't arrive at Reculver until after lunch when we walked to Coldharbour and back. We recorded 14 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Kestrel, 2 Sparrowhawks, 6 Mute Swans, 1 Little Grebe, 2 Short-eared Owls, 22 Redshank, 64 Sanderling, 51 Mallard, 1 Gadwall, 9 Ringed Plovers, 11 Curlew, 50 Oystercatchers, 67 Golden Plovers, 1 Purple Sandpiper and 1 Red-throated Diver flying E.
Monday 16 December 2019
December 16th
On a dull and dreary morning with the tide out we walked along the seawall from Reculver to Coldharbour. We saw 175 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 16 Mute Swans, 1 Little Owl, 24 Redshank, 9 Oystercatchers, 18 Turnstone, 7 Ringed Plovers, 2 Curlew, 8 Goldfinches, 42 Mallard, 1 Shelduck, 75 Corn Buntings, 15 Meadow Pipits and 1 Kingfisher.
On a dull and dreary morning with the tide out we walked along the seawall from Reculver to Coldharbour. We saw 175 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 16 Mute Swans, 1 Little Owl, 24 Redshank, 9 Oystercatchers, 18 Turnstone, 7 Ringed Plovers, 2 Curlew, 8 Goldfinches, 42 Mallard, 1 Shelduck, 75 Corn Buntings, 15 Meadow Pipits and 1 Kingfisher.
Sunday 15 December 2019
December 15th
This morning Matt walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and then back via Brooksend and Netherhale. His highlights were a Great White Egret on the fields at Netherhale and a Red Kite that flew slowly west over Brooksend. Other birds seen included 34 Blackbirds, 1 Green Woodpecker, 9 Goldcrests, 8 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Firecrest, 3 Mistle Thrushes, 2 Chiffchaffs, 118 Mallard, 3 Gadwall, 2 Common Buzzards, 9 Corn Buntings, 8 Greenfinches, 1 Sparrowhawk, 3 Kestrels, 72 Brent Geese, 70 Oystercatchers, 1 Little Egret, 11 Skylarks, 1 Grey Heron, 15 Pied Wagtails, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker and 4 Ring-necked Parakeets.
As Anne and I drove along the Thanet Way, just as the sun was rising, a Woodcock flew across the road and landed behind the old Chez Laurie site. We continued on to Chamber's Wall where we walked up to Coldharbour and the Oyster Farm. We recorded 19 Mute Swans, 18 Blackbirds, 1 Fieldfare, 1 Common Buzzard, 10 Chaffinches, 12 Coot, 82 Mallard, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Kestrel, 14 Corn Buntings, 1 male Marsh Harrier, 286 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 6 Shelduck, 10 Oystercatchers, 5 Redshank and 3 Redwings.
This morning Matt walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and then back via Brooksend and Netherhale. His highlights were a Great White Egret on the fields at Netherhale and a Red Kite that flew slowly west over Brooksend. Other birds seen included 34 Blackbirds, 1 Green Woodpecker, 9 Goldcrests, 8 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Firecrest, 3 Mistle Thrushes, 2 Chiffchaffs, 118 Mallard, 3 Gadwall, 2 Common Buzzards, 9 Corn Buntings, 8 Greenfinches, 1 Sparrowhawk, 3 Kestrels, 72 Brent Geese, 70 Oystercatchers, 1 Little Egret, 11 Skylarks, 1 Grey Heron, 15 Pied Wagtails, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker and 4 Ring-necked Parakeets.
As Anne and I drove along the Thanet Way, just as the sun was rising, a Woodcock flew across the road and landed behind the old Chez Laurie site. We continued on to Chamber's Wall where we walked up to Coldharbour and the Oyster Farm. We recorded 19 Mute Swans, 18 Blackbirds, 1 Fieldfare, 1 Common Buzzard, 10 Chaffinches, 12 Coot, 82 Mallard, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Kestrel, 14 Corn Buntings, 1 male Marsh Harrier, 286 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 6 Shelduck, 10 Oystercatchers, 5 Redshank and 3 Redwings.
Saturday 14 December 2019
December 14th
This morning there was a fresh westerly wind blowing as we spent thirty minutes at Minnis Bay at low tide and counted 17 Red-throated Divers W, 5 Gannets, 4 Pintail W, 2 Curlew, 44 Grey Plovers and 5 Dark-bellied Brent Geese.
We then drove to Reculver where we walked inland and recorded 2 Kestrels, 40 Stock Doves, 2 Common Buzzards, 1 Moorhen, 6 Mute Swans, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Teal, 30 Linnets, 1 Chiffchaff and 3 Pied Wagtails.
Marc Heath visited Minnis Bay later, between 1000 and 1200, as the tide was coming in and counted 140 Sanderling, 87 Redshank, 2 Pied Wagtails, 170 Oystercatchers, 3 Red-throated Divers E, 14 Curlew, 10 Ringed Plovers, 62 Grey Plovers, 1 Little Egret, 25 Turnstones, 2 Purple Sandpipers and 1 Dunlin.
This morning there was a fresh westerly wind blowing as we spent thirty minutes at Minnis Bay at low tide and counted 17 Red-throated Divers W, 5 Gannets, 4 Pintail W, 2 Curlew, 44 Grey Plovers and 5 Dark-bellied Brent Geese.
We then drove to Reculver where we walked inland and recorded 2 Kestrels, 40 Stock Doves, 2 Common Buzzards, 1 Moorhen, 6 Mute Swans, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Teal, 30 Linnets, 1 Chiffchaff and 3 Pied Wagtails.
Marc Heath visited Minnis Bay later, between 1000 and 1200, as the tide was coming in and counted 140 Sanderling, 87 Redshank, 2 Pied Wagtails, 170 Oystercatchers, 3 Red-throated Divers E, 14 Curlew, 10 Ringed Plovers, 62 Grey Plovers, 1 Little Egret, 25 Turnstones, 2 Purple Sandpipers and 1 Dunlin.
Friday 13 December 2019
December 13th
After foul weather this morning we didn't venture out until after lunch when we walked from Minnis Bay to Plumpudding with a cold and blustery west wind blowing. Birds we saw included 1 Rock Pipit. 2 Pied Wagtails, 1 Peregrine hunting along the promenade looking for unsuspecting waders, 42 Turnstone, 29 Redshank, 23 Sanderling, 2 Purple Sandpipers, 130 Oystercatchers, 55 Ringed Plovers, 52 Lapwings and 2 Stonechats.
After foul weather this morning we didn't venture out until after lunch when we walked from Minnis Bay to Plumpudding with a cold and blustery west wind blowing. Birds we saw included 1 Rock Pipit. 2 Pied Wagtails, 1 Peregrine hunting along the promenade looking for unsuspecting waders, 42 Turnstone, 29 Redshank, 23 Sanderling, 2 Purple Sandpipers, 130 Oystercatchers, 55 Ringed Plovers, 52 Lapwings and 2 Stonechats.
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| Two Purple Sandpipers roosting with Redshank |
Thursday 12 December 2019
December 12th
On a cold morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back and recorded 387 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Little Egrets, 6 Redshank, 6 Shelduck, 2 Goldfinches, 4 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Grey Plover, 49 Sanderling, 5 Oystercatchers, 2 Coot, 8 Mallard, 45 Ringed Plover, 16 Mute Swans and 4 Robins.
On a cold morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back and recorded 387 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Little Egrets, 6 Redshank, 6 Shelduck, 2 Goldfinches, 4 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Grey Plover, 49 Sanderling, 5 Oystercatchers, 2 Coot, 8 Mallard, 45 Ringed Plover, 16 Mute Swans and 4 Robins.
Wednesday 11 December 2019
December 11th
It was pretty quiet this morning as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour although 539 Dark-bellied Brent Geese was the highest number I've counted since the beginning of the year. Other birds seen included 3 Redshank, 2 Goldfinches, 11 Reed Buntings, 5 Shelduck, 77 Sanderling, 8 Turnstone, 46 Ringed Plovers, 6 Oystercatchers, 2 Grey Plovers, 4 Mallard, 3 Mute Swans, 1 Little Egret, 2 Red-throated Divers, 1 Kestrel and 1 Pied Wagtail.
It was pretty quiet this morning as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour although 539 Dark-bellied Brent Geese was the highest number I've counted since the beginning of the year. Other birds seen included 3 Redshank, 2 Goldfinches, 11 Reed Buntings, 5 Shelduck, 77 Sanderling, 8 Turnstone, 46 Ringed Plovers, 6 Oystercatchers, 2 Grey Plovers, 4 Mallard, 3 Mute Swans, 1 Little Egret, 2 Red-throated Divers, 1 Kestrel and 1 Pied Wagtail.
Tuesday 10 December 2019
December 10th
On an increasingly windy morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and recorded 71 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 3 Redshank, 2 Purple Sandpipers, 25 Turnstone, 11 Mute Swans, 50 House Sparrows, 2 Little Egret, 38 Sanderling, 55 Ringed Plovers, 1 Kestrel, 1 male Marsh Harrier, 5 Shelduck, 22 Mallard, 1 Grey Plover, 2 Oystercatchers, 8 Meadow Pipits and 2 Linnets.
On an increasingly windy morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and recorded 71 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 3 Redshank, 2 Purple Sandpipers, 25 Turnstone, 11 Mute Swans, 50 House Sparrows, 2 Little Egret, 38 Sanderling, 55 Ringed Plovers, 1 Kestrel, 1 male Marsh Harrier, 5 Shelduck, 22 Mallard, 1 Grey Plover, 2 Oystercatchers, 8 Meadow Pipits and 2 Linnets.
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| Purple Sandpiper |
Monday 9 December 2019
December 9th
Matt and I arrived at Reculver at 0730 and spent two hours having a seawatch. The WNW wind increased throughout our stay and by the time we left it must having been gusting at 40mph or more. It was not a particularly awe inspiring seawatch but we did count 232 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 145 Cormorants, 2 Guillemots E, 14 Gannets, 161 Red-throated Divers E, 2 Purple Sandpipers W, 14 Grey Plovers W, 6 large auks E, 11 Common Scoter E, 2 Great Crested Grebes W, 1 Great Skua E, 3 Shelduck W and 80 Herring Gulls W.
Matt and I arrived at Reculver at 0730 and spent two hours having a seawatch. The WNW wind increased throughout our stay and by the time we left it must having been gusting at 40mph or more. It was not a particularly awe inspiring seawatch but we did count 232 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 145 Cormorants, 2 Guillemots E, 14 Gannets, 161 Red-throated Divers E, 2 Purple Sandpipers W, 14 Grey Plovers W, 6 large auks E, 11 Common Scoter E, 2 Great Crested Grebes W, 1 Great Skua E, 3 Shelduck W and 80 Herring Gulls W.
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| Third winter Herring Gull |
Sunday 8 December 2019
December 8th
Marc Heath arrived at Shuart early this morning and found 1 Woodcock. He then drove to Reculver and walked up to Coldharbour in a strong SW wind. He recorded 210 Cormorants, 203 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Redshank, 20 Turnstone, 32 Golden Plover on the beach, 11 Oystercatchers, 2 Reed Buntings, 9 Meadow Pipits, 74 Ringed Plovers, 5 Dunlin, 38 Corn Buntings, 6 Mute Swans, 2 Grey Plovers, 5 Sanderling, 3 Shelduck, 1 Stonechat, 1 Little Egret, 1 Lapwing, 1 Kingfisher, 4 Gannets E, 9 Red-throated Divers E and 1 large auk E.
Marc Heath arrived at Shuart early this morning and found 1 Woodcock. He then drove to Reculver and walked up to Coldharbour in a strong SW wind. He recorded 210 Cormorants, 203 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Redshank, 20 Turnstone, 32 Golden Plover on the beach, 11 Oystercatchers, 2 Reed Buntings, 9 Meadow Pipits, 74 Ringed Plovers, 5 Dunlin, 38 Corn Buntings, 6 Mute Swans, 2 Grey Plovers, 5 Sanderling, 3 Shelduck, 1 Stonechat, 1 Little Egret, 1 Lapwing, 1 Kingfisher, 4 Gannets E, 9 Red-throated Divers E and 1 large auk E.
Saturday 7 December 2019
December 7th
This morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back and saw 1 Grey Partridge, 60 House Sparrows, 47 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 87 Oystercatchers, 2 Gannets W, 10 Mute Swans, 3 Redshank, 1 Kestrel, 2 Grey Plovers, 86 Corn Buntings, 1 Stonechat, 12 Reed Buntings, 81 Ringed Plovers, 14 Turnstone, 26 Sanderling, 4 Dunlin, 1 Red-throated Diver, 10 Mallard, 1 Shelduck, 1 Little Egret, 135 Cormorants, 16 Linnets and 1 Kingfisher.
Derek Smith was also out this morning and between 0800 and 1030 walked from Shuart, along the railway embankment and back via Coldharbour and Plumpudding. He recorded 180 Cormorants flying S, 1 female Marsh Harrier, 2 Common Buzzards, 1 Sparrowhawk, 4 Kestrels, 26 Fieldfares, 8 Redwings, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Snow Bunting calling and flying E and 22 Corn Buntings.
This morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back and saw 1 Grey Partridge, 60 House Sparrows, 47 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 87 Oystercatchers, 2 Gannets W, 10 Mute Swans, 3 Redshank, 1 Kestrel, 2 Grey Plovers, 86 Corn Buntings, 1 Stonechat, 12 Reed Buntings, 81 Ringed Plovers, 14 Turnstone, 26 Sanderling, 4 Dunlin, 1 Red-throated Diver, 10 Mallard, 1 Shelduck, 1 Little Egret, 135 Cormorants, 16 Linnets and 1 Kingfisher.
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| Corn Buntings |
Derek Smith was also out this morning and between 0800 and 1030 walked from Shuart, along the railway embankment and back via Coldharbour and Plumpudding. He recorded 180 Cormorants flying S, 1 female Marsh Harrier, 2 Common Buzzards, 1 Sparrowhawk, 4 Kestrels, 26 Fieldfares, 8 Redwings, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Snow Bunting calling and flying E and 22 Corn Buntings.
Friday 6 December 2019
December 6th
There had been a significant change in the weather overnight and today dawned mild and damp with a blustery SW wind blowing. We walked inland from Reculver and managed to see 7 Goldfinches, 1 Mistle Thrush, 1 Common Buzzard, 8 Mute Swans, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Kingfisher and 1 Chiffchaff.
There had been a significant change in the weather overnight and today dawned mild and damp with a blustery SW wind blowing. We walked inland from Reculver and managed to see 7 Goldfinches, 1 Mistle Thrush, 1 Common Buzzard, 8 Mute Swans, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Kingfisher and 1 Chiffchaff.
Thursday 5 December 2019
December 5th
After a very heavy overnight frost we arrived at a sunny Reculver at 0800 and walked along the seawall up to Coldharbour. We recorded 5 Redshank, 2 Little Owls, 550 Cormorants flying out to sea, 1 Little Grebe, 2 Great Crested Grebes, 24 Turnstone, 17 Mute Swans, 10 Sanderling, 1 Lapwing, 1 Shelduck, 16 Mallard, 1 Gadwall, 2 Kestrels, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Stonechats, 4 Grey Partridges, 10 Skylarks, 174 Dark-bellied Brent Geese and 1 Black Redstart commuting between the Towers and the Oyster Farm buildings.
After a very heavy overnight frost we arrived at a sunny Reculver at 0800 and walked along the seawall up to Coldharbour. We recorded 5 Redshank, 2 Little Owls, 550 Cormorants flying out to sea, 1 Little Grebe, 2 Great Crested Grebes, 24 Turnstone, 17 Mute Swans, 10 Sanderling, 1 Lapwing, 1 Shelduck, 16 Mallard, 1 Gadwall, 2 Kestrels, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Stonechats, 4 Grey Partridges, 10 Skylarks, 174 Dark-bellied Brent Geese and 1 Black Redstart commuting between the Towers and the Oyster Farm buildings.
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| Turnstone |
Wednesday 4 December 2019
December 4th
On the third frosty and sunny morning in a row we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and then along the seawall to the Oyster Farm. We counted 1 Kestrel, 23 Blackbirds, 13 Redwings, 19 Fieldfares, 18 Chaffinches, 1 ring-tailed Hen Harrier, 10 Mute Swans, 5 Coot, 1 Mistle Thrush, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 11 Skylarks, 1 Corn Bunting, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Stonechats, 10 Mallard, 13 Oystercatchers, 23 Redshank, 15 Turnstone, 1 Purple Sandpiper, 53 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Shelduck, 1 Little Grebe, 5 Ringed Plovers, 1 Grey Heron and 1 Chiffchaff.
On the third frosty and sunny morning in a row we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and then along the seawall to the Oyster Farm. We counted 1 Kestrel, 23 Blackbirds, 13 Redwings, 19 Fieldfares, 18 Chaffinches, 1 ring-tailed Hen Harrier, 10 Mute Swans, 5 Coot, 1 Mistle Thrush, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 11 Skylarks, 1 Corn Bunting, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Stonechats, 10 Mallard, 13 Oystercatchers, 23 Redshank, 15 Turnstone, 1 Purple Sandpiper, 53 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Shelduck, 1 Little Grebe, 5 Ringed Plovers, 1 Grey Heron and 1 Chiffchaff.
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| Purple Sandpiper |
Tuesday 3 December 2019
December 3rd
On a wonderful crisp and sunny winter's morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and saw a good variety of species. Birds recorded included 350 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Marsh Harriers, 59 Ringed Plovers, 9 Goldfinches, 10 Oystercatchers, 23 Redshank, 1 Short-eared Owl, 1 Fieldfare, 2 Snow Buntings, 160 House Sparrows, 10 Turnstone, 3 Curlew, 2 Shelduck, 16 Mallard, 1 Little Egret, 1 Little Grebe, 72 Corn Buntings, 2 Pied Wagtails, 8 Skylarks, 1 Bearded Tit, 5 Sanderling, 15 Reed Buntings 1 Grey Wagtail, 96 Lapwings and 2 Ravens flying W over the Towers.
On a wonderful crisp and sunny winter's morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and saw a good variety of species. Birds recorded included 350 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Marsh Harriers, 59 Ringed Plovers, 9 Goldfinches, 10 Oystercatchers, 23 Redshank, 1 Short-eared Owl, 1 Fieldfare, 2 Snow Buntings, 160 House Sparrows, 10 Turnstone, 3 Curlew, 2 Shelduck, 16 Mallard, 1 Little Egret, 1 Little Grebe, 72 Corn Buntings, 2 Pied Wagtails, 8 Skylarks, 1 Bearded Tit, 5 Sanderling, 15 Reed Buntings 1 Grey Wagtail, 96 Lapwings and 2 Ravens flying W over the Towers.
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| Dark-bellied Brent Geese |
Monday 2 December 2019
December 2nd
It was cold and sunny this morning as we walked along the seawall from Reculver to Coldharbour. We recorded 1 Common Buzzard, 337 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 14 Redshank, 2 Curlew, 13 Oystercatchers, 30 Carrion Crows, 9 Mute Swans, 2 Stonechats, 25 Ringed Plovers, 37 Turnstone, 40 Corn Buntings, 5 Goldfinches, 6 Sanderling, 3 Skylarks, 8 Mallard, 1 Shelduck, 1 Little Grebe, 1 adult Peregrine, 21 Cormorants and 1 Sparrowhawk.
It was cold and sunny this morning as we walked along the seawall from Reculver to Coldharbour. We recorded 1 Common Buzzard, 337 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 14 Redshank, 2 Curlew, 13 Oystercatchers, 30 Carrion Crows, 9 Mute Swans, 2 Stonechats, 25 Ringed Plovers, 37 Turnstone, 40 Corn Buntings, 5 Goldfinches, 6 Sanderling, 3 Skylarks, 8 Mallard, 1 Shelduck, 1 Little Grebe, 1 adult Peregrine, 21 Cormorants and 1 Sparrowhawk.
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| Stonechat |
Sunday 1 December 2019
December 1st
With a moderate NE wind blowing we arrived at the Towers at about 0710 and spent two hours seawatching. Virtually all the birds we saw were flying E and included 1 male Red-breasted Merganser, 124 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 6 Oystercatchers, 108 Red-throated Divers, 20 Common Scoter, 1,235 Cormorants flying out from the Stour Valley, 2 Kittiwakes, 1 Curlew, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Grey Plover, 20 Great Black-backed Gulls and 4 Gannets including one with a broken wing swimmimg off the Towers that had probably collided with one of the wind turbines.
Whilst we were doing this Marc Heath walked up to Coldharbour having first visted Shuart where he recorded 2 Barn Owls, 1 Woodcock, 1 Red-legged Partridge and 1 Buzzard. On his walk up to Coldharbour he counted 18 Oystercatchers, 16 Redshank, 139 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Black Redstart on the seawall, 854 Cormorants, 7 Mute Swans, 2 Snow Buntings, 21 Ringed Plovers, 1 Grey Plover, 4 Shelduck, 38 Mallard, 30 Turnstone, 6 Golden Plovers, 1 Little Egret, 3 Reed Buntings, 14 Red-throated Divers, 2 Common Scoter, 1 Sanderling, 1 Curlew, 30 Corn Buntings, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 5 Wigeon and 6 Eiders E.
With a moderate NE wind blowing we arrived at the Towers at about 0710 and spent two hours seawatching. Virtually all the birds we saw were flying E and included 1 male Red-breasted Merganser, 124 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 6 Oystercatchers, 108 Red-throated Divers, 20 Common Scoter, 1,235 Cormorants flying out from the Stour Valley, 2 Kittiwakes, 1 Curlew, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Grey Plover, 20 Great Black-backed Gulls and 4 Gannets including one with a broken wing swimmimg off the Towers that had probably collided with one of the wind turbines.
Whilst we were doing this Marc Heath walked up to Coldharbour having first visted Shuart where he recorded 2 Barn Owls, 1 Woodcock, 1 Red-legged Partridge and 1 Buzzard. On his walk up to Coldharbour he counted 18 Oystercatchers, 16 Redshank, 139 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Black Redstart on the seawall, 854 Cormorants, 7 Mute Swans, 2 Snow Buntings, 21 Ringed Plovers, 1 Grey Plover, 4 Shelduck, 38 Mallard, 30 Turnstone, 6 Golden Plovers, 1 Little Egret, 3 Reed Buntings, 14 Red-throated Divers, 2 Common Scoter, 1 Sanderling, 1 Curlew, 30 Corn Buntings, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 5 Wigeon and 6 Eiders E.
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