February 1st

It was a cold and sunny morning as we walked from Reculver to the Wantsum outflow. It was relatively quiet and all we saw were 544 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Pied Wagtails, 1 Redshank, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Oystercatcher, 40 Carrion Crows, 22 Mallard, 2 Stonechats and 1 Chiffchaff.

Cattle Egret - Matt Hindle

 

Dark-bellied Brent Geese resting on the beach

This morning Matt walked at Netherhale and Shuart and saw 24 Greylag Geese, 1 Canada Goose, 19 Tufted Duck, 120 Chaffinches, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 1 Firecrest, 2 Goldcrests, 1 Cattle Egret, 47 Goldfinches, 5 Corn Buntings, 1 Jay, 3 Kestrels, 60 Linnets, 1 Ring-necked Parakeet, 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 4 Gadwall, 25 Teal and 1 Grey Heron.