December 21st

This morning we managed to walk from Reculver to Coldharbour before the threatened rain arrived. We recorded 1 Kestrel, 279 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 32 Mute Swan, 4 Redshank, 62 Carrion Crows, 6 Meadow Pipits, 3 Stonechats, 2 Goldfinches, 1 Linnet, 65 Mallard, 1 male Marsh Harrier, 1 Teal, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Pied Wagtail, 13 Oystercatchers, 1 Green Woodpecker, 3 Coot, 24 Turnstone, 14 Curlew, 21 Lapwings and 1 Common Buzzard.