March 1st

The wind had dropped overnight so although it was still quite cold we had a pleasant walk up to Coldharbour. Birds we saw included 100 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Grey Heron flying E at sea, 1 Shelduck flying W, 1 Little Egret, 23 Mallard, 110 Common Scoter still on the sea off Coldharbour, 1 Stonechat, 3 Oystercatchers, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 4 Snow Buntings, 2 Redshank, 2 Skylarks, 2 Wigeon, 25 Mute Swans, 1 first winter Bewick's Swan and 2 Common Buzzards.

Male Snow Bunting