December 1st

The new month began cold and showery with a fresh NE wind blowing as Matt walked from Reculver to Coldhabour. He saw 8 Stonechats, 202 Dark-bellied Brent Geese and 1 Pale-bellied Brent Goose that flew in and landed at the Wantsum outflow before flying E. He also recorded 3 Shelduck, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 50 Mallard, 12 Teal, 1 Kingfisher, 10 Bearded Tits, 2 Fieldfares, 4 Little Grebes, 106 Common Scoter, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 120 Carrion Crows, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 28 Mute Swans, 1 Common Buzzard and 1 Rock Pipit.