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.