December 19th

It was damp and foggy this morning as Matt walked from Shuart and we met him on the seawall having walked in from Reculver. Between us we counted 82 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 immature Shag in Coldharbour, 9 Shelduck, 3 Teal, 3 Corn Buntings, 3 Curlew, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Little Grebe, 2 Little Egrets, 2 Redshank, 54 Mallard, 2 Wigeon, 2 Stonechats, 42 Barnacle Geese calling loudly as they emerged out of the fog and flew E, 1 White-fronted Goose, 16 Goldfinches and 1 Fieldfare.