January 28th

On another bright morning we walked inland at Reculver and out onto the Marsh north and south of the railway. We counted 2 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Shoveler, 22 Tufted Duck, 3 Little Grebes, 1 Green Sandpiper, 18 Coot, 22 Gadwall, 80 Teal, 30 Mallard, 1 Snipe, 2 Stonechats, 1 Raven, 2 Grey Partridges, 270 Lapwings, 1 male Yellowhammer, 120 Stock Doves, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Siskin W and 2 Long-tailed Tits.

On his way home Matt looked at Minnis Bay where he saw 60 Red-throated Divers, 20 Great Crested Grebe and 7 Pintail flying E.