October 20th

Dave Smith was out in heavy rain this morning in the Minnis Bay and Plumpudding area. He saw 6 White-fronted Geese flying in off the sea, 1 Goosander, 2 Red-breasted Meganser, 1 Snipe, 2 Sandwich Terns, 4 Red-throated Diver, 7 Grey Herons in off, 6 Chiffchaffs, 1 Blackcap, 5 Goldcrests, 1 Rock Pipit, 2 Bramblings and 1 Siskin.

This morning Barry Wright found 2 Firecrests at Shuart.

This afternoon we walked inland from Reculver and saw 7 Chiffchaffs, 3 Redwings, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 13 Dark-bellied Geese, 2 Sandwich Terns W, 4 Skylarks, 1 Wigeon, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Grey Heron, 28 Mute Swans, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Cetti's Warbler and 2 Kestrels.