February 9th

On a sunny afternoon but with the temperature still sub-zero and snow on the ground I walked inland at Reculver and counted 20 Stock Doves, 1 Sparrowhawk, 4 Teal, 2 Mallard, 1 Common Buzzard, 14 Blackbirds, 4 Woodcock, 38 Wigeon, 9 Mute Swans, 1 Tufted Duck, 2 Lapwings, 2 Song Thrushes, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Little Egret, 1 Snipe and 1 Jack Snipe (119th).