January 31st

The last day of the month was overcast and calm as we walked from Reculver to the Wantsum outflow. We saw 410 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 10 Mute Swans, 18 Oystercatchers, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Stonechats, 6 Redshank, 6+ Bearded Tits, 4 Great Crested Grebes, 45 Mallard, 1 Cetti's Warblers, 11 Turnstone, 6 Reed Buntings and 1 Grey Heron.

Working on the beach at Reculver

This afternoon we walked inland at Reculver and counted 2 Chiffchaffs, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 8 Mallard, 10 Gadwall, 26 Teal. 1 Great Crested Grebe, 26 Coot, 22 Tufted Duck, 1 Redshank and 3 Little Grebes.