February 8th

After the morning's fog and frost we walked out onto the Marsh in bright sunshine after lunch. We saw 40 Chaffinches, 26 Mute Swans, 1 first winter Bewick's Swan, 160 Linnets, 5 Mallard, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Pied Wagtail, 80 Rooks, 30 Jackdaws, 1 Chiffchaff, 4 Coot and 1 Great Crested Grebe.

First winter Bewick's Swan

Matt was also out and walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and back via Brooksend and Netherhale. He counted 4 Stonechats, 32 Red-throated Divers, 84 Great Crested Grebes, 60 Sanderling, 400 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 18 Tufted Duck, 20 Teal, 20 Coot, 2 Grey Herons, 1 Chiffchaff and 2 Ring-necked Parakeets.