January 24th

There was a strong westerly wind blowing this morning as we walked inland at Reculver and counted 2 Green Woodpeckers, 42 Gadwall, 1 Shoveler, 50 Mallard, 130 Teal, 22 Tufted Duck, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Stonechat, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Wigeon, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker and 1 Cetti's Warbler. Half an hour spent seawatching only produced 1 Shelduck W, 280 Dark-bellied Brent Geese and 55 Cormorants.