January 20th

It was a bit milder this morning although there was still frost on the ground as we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour. We saw 3 Kestrels, 124 Redwings, 1 female Marsh Harrier, 14 Fieldfares, 1 Jack Snipe (119th), 5 Coot, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Green Woodpecker, 40 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Stonechat, 28 Mallard, 2 Shelduck, 4 Oystercatchers and 1 Cetti's Warbler.

Derek Smith walked at Shuart and Plumpudding between 1100 and 1300 this morning and saw 2 Shelduck, 10 Golden Plovers, 2 Snipe, 9 Lapwings, 3 Common Buzzards, 1 male Marsh Harrier, 1 ring-tailed Hen Harrier (120th), 30 Fieldfares, 40 Redwings, 16 Skylarks and 2 Bearded Tits.

Hen Harrier - Derek Smith

 There has also been a recent report of a Long-eared Owl on the Marsh (121st).