February 25th

With a bitter north westerly wind blowing we visited Reculver and Shuart and saw 150 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 12 Sanderling, 2 Kestrels, 4 Chiffchaffs, 4 Mallard, 4 Long-tailed Tits, 6 Coot, 32 Teal, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Grey Heron, 19 Mute Swans, 1 first winter Bewick's Swan, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Redshank, 2 Firecrests, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 1 Goldcrest and 8 Goldfinches.

Before he met us Matt walked down West Brook Valley and counted 2 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Common Buzzard, 12 Yellowhammers, 1 male Brambling, 30 Chaffinches, 10 Chiffchaffs, 7 Goldcrests, 1 Jay, 1 Firecrest, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Long-tailed Tits, 2 Greenfinches, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Ravens, 1 Redwing and 8 Song Thrushes.