July 3rd

Matt walked inland at Reculver and recorded 1 Common Buzzard, 8 Coot, 14 Tufted Duck, 1 female Marsh Harrier, 2 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Kestrel, 1 Grey Heron and 1 Yellow Wagtail.

At Plumpudding lagoon, 2 Avocet chicks had hatched. This is the first time this species has been recorded breeding in the recording area.