February 26th

Although it was sunny this morning the cold north easterly wind was blowing in the occasional sleety shower as we walked at Reculver and then Shuart. At Reculver we recorded 1 Raven, 2 Pied Wagtails, 16 Teal, 1 Golden Plover, 2 Chiffchaffs, 5 Mallard, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 8 Coot, 2 Yellowhammers, 1 Redshank, 5 Moorhens, 2 Kestrels, 1 Stonechat, 1 first winter Bewick's Swan and 24 Mute Swans.

Great Crested Grebe

At Shuart we saw 5 Ring-necked Parakeets, 2 Green Woodpecker,1 Barn Owl distantly sittting in a hedge sheltering from the weather, 1 Firecrest, 9 Goldfinches, 2 Jays, 9 Teal, 2 Tufted Duck, 11 Corn Buntings, 1 Chiffchaff and 1 Red-legged Partridge.