February 26th

On a glorious winter's morning I walked from Minnis Bay to Plumpudding lagoon and back at high tide. I counted 1 Little Egret, 70 Turnstones, 54 Redshank, 39 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 125 Sanderling, 7 Dunlin, 18 Mute Swans, 120 Oystercatchers, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Mallard, 4 Moorhens, 1 Grey Plover and 14 Ringed Plovers.

Redshank

Derek Smith was also out this morning and between 0730 and 1000 walked from Shuart and along the railway embankment to Coldharbour and Plumpudding. He recorded 3 Common Buzzards over Shuart Farm, 2 Marsh Harriers, 60 Stock Doves, 8 Cetti's Warblers and 30 Corn Buntings.