April 11th

Although there was bright sunshine this morning there was also a strong, chilly northrly wind blowing in off the sea. Matt walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and Chamber's Wall before returning along the Green Wall and we completed our usual walk from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour. Between us we recorded 2 Stonechats, 4 Sedge Warblers 1 male Ring Ouzel (156th), 1 female Merlin, 2 Grey Partridges, 2 Ravens, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Willow Warblers, 3 Whitethroats, 3 Greylag Geese, 2 Shelduck, 1 Kestrel and 11 Linnets. 

Derek Smith walked from Shuart to Brooksend between 1130 and 1500 and recorded 3 pairs of Common Buzzard, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel, 4 Ring-necked Parakeets, 2 Lapwings, 33 Swallows flying W, 1 male Common Redstart, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 8 Blackcaps, 2 Willow Warblers, 8 Chiffchaffs and 1 singing Goldcrest.

Male Common Redstart - Derek Smith