October 31st

We spent the morning ringing on the Marsh south of the railway where it began misty and murky but brightened up by mid morning. We saw 310 Redwings, mainly arriving at daybreak, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 3 Goldcrests, 75 Chaffinches, 1 Golden Plover, 4 Chiffchaffs, 2 Yellowhammers, 8 Tree Sparrows, 9 Greenfinches, 30 Skylarks, 1 Common Buzzard, 620 Starlings flying W, 46 Fieldfares flying W, 1 Sparrowhawk, 7 Lapwings, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 4 Siskins, 70 Stock Doves flying W, 1 Snipe, 2 Corn Buntings, 12 Mute Swans and 1 Brambling.

Birds ringed 28: Goldcrest 3, Chiffchaff 2, Chaffinch 9, Reed Bunting 8, Robin 2, Dunnock 1, Song Thrush 2, Redwing 1.

 October 30th

We spent an overcast morning ringing at Shuart where we saw 31 Fieldfares, 151 Redwings, 25 Song Thrushes, 15 Blackbirds, 2 Lesser Redpolls, 1 Barn Owl, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 51 Lapwings, 32 Skylarks, 31 Greylag Geese, 5 Ring-necked Parakeets, 2 Kestrels, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 49 Mallards, 1 Stonechat, 1 Tree Sparrow, 1 Marsh Harrier, 64 Chaffinches, 1 Corn Bunting, 2 Sparrowhawks, 40 Reed Buntings, 1 Water Rail, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 18 Siskins, 24 Linnets and 100 Stock Doves.

Birds ringed 44: Chaffinch 6, Reed Bunting 16, Blue Tit 2, Brambling 1, Robin 1, Dunnock 2, Song Thrush 7, Redwing 2, Blackbird 7.

Adult male Brambling

 

 Brendan Ryan visited the area again this morning and recorded 2 Little Egrets, 2 Grey Herons, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 2 Kestrels, 2 Peregrines, 3 Ring-necked Parakeets, 2 Jays, 21 Blue Tits, 6 Skylarks, 1 Bearded Tits, 18 Long-tailed Tits, 2 Chiffchaffs, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 11 Goldcrests, 4 Firecrests, 12 Mallard, 1 red-head Goosander in a ditch by Plumpudding Stables, 1 Ring-necked Parakeet, 2 Red-legged Partridges, 90 Stock Doves, 1 Grey Plover, 89 Lapwings, 1 Curlew, 2 Dunlin, 2 Purple Sandpipers, 2 Mediterranean Gulls, 2 Great Black-backed Gulls, 3 Gannets, 110 Redwing, 15 Fieldfares, 22 Robins, 3 Stonechats, 11 Pied Wagtails, 30 Meadow Pipits, 1 Rock Pipit, 2 Bramblings, 1 Hawfinch, 45 Linnets, 6 Lesser Redpolls, 35 Goldfinches, 8 Siskins, 1 Corn Bunting and 18 Reed Buntings.

October 29th

It was drizzly this morning as we walked around various sites at Reculver. We saw 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Grey Herons, 35 Stock Doves, 1 Goldcrests, 56 Coot, 22 Gadwall, 58 Mallard, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 6 Tufted Duck, 2 Green Sandpipers, 6 Little Grebes, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Water Rail, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 750 Starlings, 4 Chiffchaffs, 2 Shoveler, 11 Gannets E, 220 Dark-bellied Brent Geese at Bishopstone, 1 juvenile Black Redstart on the rocks by the Towers and 1 Little Egret.

This morning Matt walked from Shuart to Bishopstone and saw a good range of species. He counted 13 Goldcrests, 4 Chiffchaffs, 20 Long-tailed Tits, 5 Redwings, 30 Robins, 20 Song Thrushes, 9 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Water Rail, 38 Mallard, 4 Grey Herons, 60 Goldfinches, 15 Corn Buntings, 4 Rock Pipits and 5 Great Crested Grebes. When he reached Plumpudding Stables at 0740 he found an adult Little Bunting which he saw and heard well along the track to the seawall by the Stables. It flew across the path but was then flushed by a passing runner. It was a different bird to the one he found earlier this autumn being a much more colourful adult. He also saw 2 Swallows, 1 Tree Sparrow, 130 Reed Buntings, 22 Lapwings, 11 Stonechats, 1 Fieldfare, 3 Little Egrets, 1 Snipe, 4 Little Grebes, 1 red-head Goosander flying W, 100 Linnets, 1 Red-throated Diver, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kingfisher, 172 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Gannets, 1 Black Redstart, 120 Stock Doves and 5 Firecrests.

Brendan Ryan also visited the Marshes and birded most of the area beginning at Shuart  Birds he counted included 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Gannet, 2 Little Egrets, 6 Grey Herons, 2 Marsh Harriers, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Kestrel, 1 Merlin, 2 Jays, 3 Carrion Crows, 7 Skylarks, 7 Bearded Tits, 4 Chiffchaffs, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 8 Long-tailed Tits, 6 Goldcrests, 3 Firecrests, 46 Greylag Geese, 21 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Canada Geese, 14 Mallard, 3 Common Scoter, 92 Stock Doves W, 14 Grey Plovers, 1 Golden Plover, 64 Ringed Plovers, 6 Redshank, 45 Sanderling, 1 Dunlin, 1 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Sandwich Terns, 1 Redwing, 3 Blackbirds, 18 Robins, 4 Stonechats, 11 Pied Wagtails, 8 Chaffinches, 17 Linnets, 7 Corn Buntings and 45 Reed Buntings.

October 28th

On a showery and breezy morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back. Birds we saw included 44 Goldfinches flying W, 120 Chaffinches flying W, 24 Siskins flying W, 1 Sandwich Tern flying W, 3 Pied Wagtails, 4 Little Egrets, 20 Meadow Pipits, 3 Redshank, 4 Stonechats, 1 Marsh Harrier and 23 Gannets feeding off shore. We also recorded 1 Common Buzzard, 33 Mallard, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 22 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 1 Red-throated Diver, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 7 Little Grebes, 3 Curlew, 70 Oystercatchers, 1 Guillemot feeding close inshore, 1 Turnstone, 150 Starlings, 2 Corn Buntings, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Swallows flying W, 1 Kingfisher and 1 Rock Pipit.

We received information concerning a juvenile female Cetti's Warbler we ringed on the Marsh south of the railway on 17th July 2024. It was controlled by the Thames Estuary Ringing Group at Swanscombe Marshes on 24 October and had flown 65 km.

October 27th

We spent a sunny morning ringing on the Marsh south of the railway where we saw 30 Chaffinches, 4 Chiffchaffs, 1 Blackcap, 4 Tree Sparrows, 1 Barn Owl, 2 Yellowhammers, 1 Brambling, 60 Corn Buntings, 5 Redwing, 1 Kingfisher, 14 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Marsh Harrier, 67 Skylarks, 2 Kestrels, 8 Goldfinches, 5 Siskins, 15 Mute Swans, 2 Cetti's Warblers and 2 Stonechats.

Birds ringed 33: Chiffchaff 3, Long-tailed Tit 10, Wren 1, Reed Bunting 6, Chaffinch 3, Blackcap 1, Robin 2, Dunnock 1, Song Thrush 3, Blackbird 3.

Whilst we were ringing Dave Smith walked from Reculver to Plumpudding and back. He counted 4 Teal flying W, 1 Common Scoter, 35 Lapwings, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 3 Little Grebes, 4 Great Crested Grebes, 120 Gannets, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Common Buzzard, 17 Skylarks W, 1 Chiffchaff, 200 Starlings, 4 Stonechats, 2 Grey Wagtails, 1 Rock Pipit, 21 Chaffinches W and 2 Siskins W.

October 26th

We spent a dull and slightly damp morning ringing at Reculver. We saw 2 Lesser Redpolls, 1 Brambling, 3 Firecrests, 1 Barn Owl, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Greenfinch, 3 Grey Herons, 5 Tree Sparrows, 1 Green Sandpiper, 56 Mallard, 44 Gadwall, 2 Teal, 3 Shoveler, 30 Coot, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Little Egret, 1,000 Starlings, 800 Black-headed Gull, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Bullfinch (194th), 1 Yellowhammer, 25 Chiffchaffs, 6 Goldcrest, 3 Redwings, 2 Kestrel, 1 Redshank, 4 Blackcaps, 33 Siskins, 3 Stonechats, 2 Water Rails, 1 Lapwing, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Grey Wagtail, 125 Chaffinch W, 1 adult Little Gull.

Birds ringed 59: Long-tailed Tit 6, Chiffchaff 17, Goldcrest 2, Wren 2, Firecrest 2, Blackcap 3, Robin 3, Blue Tit 2, Reed Bunting 7, Tree Sparrow 2, Stonechat 3, Chaffinch 4, Dunnock 1, Song Thrush 1, Blackbird 4.

Female Firecrest

Dave Smith was also out this morning and walked on the marshes at Reculver and recorded 27 Greylag Geese, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Mediterranean Gull, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Kestrels, 7 Chiffchaffs, 4 Goldcrests, 3 Firecrests, 2 Song Thrushes, 1 Wheatear, 1 Rock Pipit, 70 Chaffinches, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 60 Siskins, 35 Corn Buntings and 1 Yellowhammer.

Derek Smith walked from Minnis Bay to Reculver this morning and counted 26 Greylag Geese, 12 Little Egrets, 13 Grey Herons, 3 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 9 Great Crested Grebes, 45 Turnstone, 140 Oystercatchers E, 9 Golden Plovers, 7 Pied Wagtails W, 3 Rock Pipits, 1 Wheatear, 2 Bearded Tits, 1 Kingfisher, 8 Stonechats, 1 Lesser Redpoll W, 16 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Chiffchaffs and 9 Corn Buntings.

October 25th

This morning Matt walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and on to Reculver before walking back along the embankment. Birds he saw included 13 Goldcrests, 7 Redwing, 1 Green Woodpecker, 7 Chiffchaffs, 9 Cetti's Warblers, 57 Mallard, 13 Stonechats, 2 Dartford Warblers, 40 Reed Buntings, 10 Great Crested Grebes, 40 Turnstone, 2 Kingfishers, 30 Ringed Plovers, 2 Firecrests, 9 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 24 Skylarks, 1 Red-throated Divers, 2 Siskins, 80 Oystercatchers, 8 Curlew, 45 Linnets, 4 Little Egrets, 1 Rock Pipit, 2 Shelduck, 13 Corn Buntings, 1 Golden Plover, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Little Grebes and 1 Marsh Harrier.

Matt also found an interesting Stonechat, 400 metres east of the Towers and just south of the seawall. It was a pale female showing some of the characteristics of Eastern Stonechat (maura). It was wary and it was difficult to get close views so all the necessary crucial features could not be seen. From the photos the pale plumage and unmarked throat are clear and it appears the have black underwing coverts. It was last seen in the late morning but could not be seen subsequently.

Possible Eastern Stonechat - Matt Hindle

October 24th

It was a glorious, sunny morning as we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back. Birds we saw included 6 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Rock Pipits, 5 Teal, 4 Grey Herons, 15 Mallard, 10 Reed Buntings, 1 Green Woodpecker, 5 Oystercatchers, 76 Carrion Crows, 15 Skylarks, a flock of 58 Corn Buntings, 2 Pied Wagtails, 38 Linnets, 4 Goldfinches, 2 Little Grebes, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Sandwich Tern flying W, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Wheatear, 2 Redshank, 1 Little Egret and 4 Stonechats.

Wheatear

Brendan Ryan walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and the area and saw 11 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 5 Canada Geese, 13 Mute Swans, 11 Mallard, 3 Stock Doves, 1 Water Rail, 3 Oystercatchers, 1 Grey Plover, 73 Lapwings, 1 Curlew, 2 Turnstone, 3 Sanderling, 1 Sandwich Tern, 6 Great Crested Grebes, 5 Gannets, 39 Cormorants, 2 Little Egrets, 2 Grey Herons, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Green Woodpecker, 3 Ring-necked Parakeets, 1 Jay, 5 Jackdaws, 24 Skylarks, 2 Bearded Tits, 7 Chiffchaffs, 1 Dartford Warbler at Plumpudding lagoon, 15 Cetti's Warblers, 9 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Blackcap, 5 Goldcrests, 2 Firecrests, 205 Starlings mainly W, 11 Song Thrushes, 5 Redwings, 6 Blackbirds, 21 Robins, 6 Stonechats, 1 Tree Sparrow, 8 Pied Wagtails, 40 Chaffinches, 3 Brambling, 1 Greenfinch, 60 Linnets, 12 Goldfinches, 3 Siskins and 56 Reed Buntings.

October 23rd

We spent a sunny morning, that began misty, ringing at Shuart. We saw 2 Green Woodpeckers, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Firecrest, 2 Water Rails, 2 Stonechats, 2 Bearded Tits, 7 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Barn Owls, 7 Ring-necked Parakeets, 6 Tree Sparrows, 2 Siskin, 5 Redwing, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 2 Sparrowhawks, 20 Skylarks, 2 Hawfinches flying W, 1 Brambling, 1 Curlew, 50 Reed Buntings, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Kestrel and 25 Chaffinches.

Birds ringed 45: Firecrest 1, Wren 2, Cetti's Warbler 2, Reed Bunting 28, Goldfinch 1, Bearded Tit 2, Chaffinch 1, Song Thrush 2, Redwing 1, Blackbird 4, Green Woodpecker 1.

Male Bearded Tit

Female Bearded Tit

Derek Smith was out between 0830 to 1215 and walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and back along the embankment. He saw 5 Grey Herons, 3 Little Egrets, 1 Sandwich Tern, 1 Golden Plover, 48 Lapwings N, 13 Jackdaws on the beach, 950 Starlings W, 1 Grey Wagtail, 5 Bearded Tits, 1 Kingfisher, 8 Stonechats, 24 Long-tailed Tits, 853 Chaffinches W, 10 Siskins W, 21 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Blackcaps, 14 Chiffchaffs, 3 Firecrests, 8 Goldcrests and 4 Corn Buntings W.

October 22nd

We spent a sunny, autumn morning ringing on the Marsh south of the railway. Birds we saw included 13 Tree Sparrows, 1 Barn Owl, 30 Chaffinches, 2 Sparrowhawks, 3 Chiffchaffs, 8 Bramblings, 2 Yellowhammers, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Greylag Geese, 2 Blackcaps, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 20 Song Thrushes, 6 Siskins, 4 Corn Buntings, 1 Swallow, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Peregrine, 10 Goldfinches, 12 Skylarks, 2 Kestrels, 1 Firecrest and 1 Greenfinch.

Birds ringed 43: Chiffchaff 2, Wren 2, Tree Sparrow 5, Blue Tit 3, Blackcap 2, Chaffinch 5, Cetti's Warbler 2, Brambling 3, Robin 1, Reed Bunting 6, Dunnock 1, Song Thrush 5, Blackbird 6.

First year male Brambling

Dave Smith was out all morning and walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and then along the railway embankment. He recorded 14 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Shelduck, 11 Red-legged Partrdges, 3 Sandwich Terns, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Kestrel, 1 Merlin, 1 Peregrine, 6 Swallows, 16 Chiffchaffs, 1 Dartford Warbler at Plumpudding Stables (193rd), 2 Blackcaps, 9 Goldcrests, 5 Song Thrushes, 2 Stonechats, 3 Tree Sparrows, 390 Chaffinches W, 2 Greenfinches, 7 Lesser Redpolls W, 5 Siskins W and 1 Corn Bunting.

This afternoon Matt walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and saw 1 Coal Tit, 4 Chiffchaffs, 3 Stonechats, 2 Bearded Tits, 1 Black Redstart and 1 Firecrest.

October 21st

On a damp and drizzly morning we walked at Reculver and counted 4 Grey Herons, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Kestrel, 3 Little Grebes, 8 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 52 Mallard, 38 Gadwall, 56 Coot, 1 Wigeon, 34 Teal, 1 Green Sandpiper, 2 Chiffchaffs, 1 Little Egret, 72 Dark-bellied Brent Geese and 1 Shelduck.

October 20th

We managed a walk at Reculver this morning before the threatened gale force south westerly wind arrived, We recorded 2 Sparrowhawks, 5 Grey Herons, 6 Robins, 2 Goldcrests, 3 Chiffchaffs, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 68 Gadwall, 32 Mallard, 10 Shoveler, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 36 Coot, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 4 Tufted Duck, 86 Teal, 1 Peregrine, 10 Little Grebes, 1 female Pintail, 3 Siskin, 10 Goldfinches, 17 Dark-bellied Brent Geese and 1 Sandwich Tern flying E.

October 19th

Derek Smith braved the pouring rain this morning and walked from Shuart to Coldharbour along the embankment and returned via Plumpudding and Brooksend. Birds he saw included 2 Little Grebes, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Little Egret, 14 Herons, 1 Gannet flying W, 1 Tufted Duck, 1 Teal, 60 Turnstone, 54 Redshank, 19 Curlew, 12 Grey Plovers, 1 Purple Sandpiper, 90 Sanderling, 3 Common Buzzards, 1 Kestrel, 22 Golden Plover flying W, 65 Lapwings and 14 Stock Doves flying W. He also saw 1,140 Starlings flying W, 148 Swallows flying W, 7 House Martins flying W, 16 Song Thrushes, 3 Redwings, 5 Stonechats, 374 Chaffinches flying SW, 43 Goldfinches flying SW, 2 Brambling, 14 Long-tailed Tits, 16 Cetti's Warblers, 23 Chiffchaffs, 2 Blackcaps, 6 Goldcrests and 2 Firecrests.

Yellow Fieldcap - Derek Smith

October 18th

On a bright and sometimes misty morning we had a ringing session at Shuart. We saw 36 Greylag Geese, 3 Blackcaps, 19 Mallard, 5 Canada Geese, 6 Barnacle Geese, 3 Green Woodpeckers, 16 Skylarks, 2 Sparrowhawks, 5 Jays, 5 Ring-necked Parakeets, 6 Chiffchaffs, 5 Redwing, 25 Song Thrushes, 1 Water Rail, 1 Tree Sparrow, 1 Grey Heron, 4 Brambling, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Stonechats, 17 Red-legged Partridges, 4 Common Buzzards, 70 Reed Buntings, 2 Goldcrests, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Siskin, 2 Kestrels and 10 Goldfinches.

Birds ringed 88: Chiffchaff 7, Goldcrest 2, Wren 2, Reed Bunting 57, Blackcap 3, Chaffinch 4, Robin 3, Cetti's Warbler 2, Stonechat 1, Dunnock 2, Song Thrush 5.

Shuart this morning

Dave Smith walked around Bishopstone and Reculver this morning and recorded 12 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Shoveler, 2 Tufted Duck, 14 Lapwings, 2 Green Sandpipers, 24 Turnstone, 1 Mediterranean Gull, 1 Little Egret, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Common Buzzards, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 3 Jays, 13 Magpies, 1 Coal Tit at Bishopstone, 24 Skylarks, 1 or 2 Yellow-browed Warblers at Bishopstone, 10 Chiffchaffs, 14 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Blackcap, 2 Goldcrests, 2 Firecrests, 2 Redwings, 6 Blackbirds, 1 Whinchat, 1 Goldfinch and 2 Siskins.

Yellow-browed Warbler - Dave Smith

Derek Smith, Kerry McDonnell and Patrick Giles were out again all day and covered most of the recording area including Bishopstone Glen. They recorded 65 Lapwings. 205 Sanderlings, 2 Marsh Harriers, 6 Common Buzzards, 3 Sparrowhawls, 4 Kestrels, 1 Hobby, 7 Little Grebes, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Sandwich Tern W, 1 Water Rail, 5 Jays W, 16 Magpies W, 1 Raven, 9 Bearded Tits, 2 Grey Wagtails W, 7 Pied Wagtails W, 1 Tree Sparrow, 21 Stonechats, 6 Brambling W, 300 Chaffinches, 2 Ring Ouzels, 40 Blackbirds, 55 Song Thrushes, 7 Siskins, 29 Cetti's Warblers, 39 Chiffchaffs, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler in the Glen, 4 Blackcaps, 8 Goldcrests and 2 Firecrests.

October 17th

After heavy overnight thunderstorms we spent the morning ringing on the Marsh south of the railway. We saw 1 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Brambling, 1 Barn Owl, 21 Redwings, 41 Song Thrushes, 18 Greylag Geese, 1 Blackcap, 15 Blackbirds, 72 Chaffinches, 7 Tree Sparrows, 2 Golden Plover, 1 adult Mediterranean Gull, 1 Kestrel, 20 Robins, 52 Skylarks, 6 Lapwings flying W, 40 Corn Buntings, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Green Woodpecker, 70 Stock Doves, 1 Raven, 4 Siskins, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Yellowhammer, Wheatear and Firecrest.

Birds ringed 32: Wren 2, Chaffinch 4, Robin 5, Tree Sparrow 1, Reed Bunting 6, Yellowhammer 1, Song Thrush 5, Redwing 1, Blackbird 7.

Derek Smith, Kerry McDonnell and Patrick Giles were out all day and covered most of the recording area. They counted 7 Grey Herons, 2 Little Egrets, 22 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Kestrels, 5 Common Buzzards, 7 Curlews, 70 Redshank, 65 Lapwings, 6 Sandwich Terns E, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Shoveler, 2 Ravens E, 10 Ring-necked Parakeets, 5 Green Woodpeckers, 1 Kingfisher, 56 Song Thrushes, 95 Blackbirds, 28 Redwings, 120 Starlings W, 26 Skylarks W, 9 Stonechats, 2 Rock Pipits, 6 Pied Wagtails, 1 Grey Wagtail, 6 Tree Sparrows, 116 Robins, 1 Brambling W, 66 Chaffinches W, 6 Siskin W, 33 Blue Tits, 37 Long-tailed Tits,, 24 Cetti's Warblers, 41 Chiffchaffs, 7 Blackcaps, 4 Firecrests, 28 Goldcrests and 34 Corn Buntings.

Tree Sparrow - Derek Smith

 October 16th

On a surprisingly mild morning we walked from Reculver to Coldharbour and back. The first bird we saw was a lively Black Redstart on the rocks and wall at the car park. Other birds we recorded included 8 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Gannet W, 1 Chiffchaff, 24 Meadow Pipits, 7 Stonechats, 54 Mallard, 1 Teal, 2 Redshank, 8 Oystercatchers, 38 Carrion Crows, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Wheatears, 1 Dunlin, 30 Linnets, 15 Turnstone, 1 Grey Plover and 11 Grey Herons in off the sea at Minnis Bay. Other birds seen were 9 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Little Egret, 5 Curlew, 26 Magpies, 6 Reed Buntings, 1 Water Rail, 1 Corn Bunting, 1 large auk E, 1 Kestrel, 1 Bearded Tit, 1 Short-eared Owl at the Oyster Farm and 1 Rock Pipit.

Record shot of Black Redstart

Matt was out from 0730 to 1345 and walked from Chamber's Wall to Plumpudding and Coldharbour and then along the seawall and along the cliffs to Bishopstone before returning via the Green Wall. He saw a very good range of species including 23 Redwings, 19 Chiffchaffs, 39 Song Thrushes, 47 Skylarks, 4 Common Buzzards, 22 Long-tailed Tits, 2 Goldcrests, 275 Chaffinches W, 4 Blackbirds, 9 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Blackcaps, 54 Magpies, 9 Lapwings, 18 Greylag Geese, 132 Mallard, 2 Teal, 56 Gadwall, 58 Coot, 4 Rock Pipits, 2 Brambling W, 6 Siskin W, 4 Little Egrets, 11 Great Crested Grebes, 85 Ringed Plovers, 10 Stonechats, 60 Turnstone, 1 Curlew, 60 Sanderling, 9 Bearded Tits, 9 Swallows W, 32 Redshank, 1 Short-eared Owl in off the sea, 6 Corn Buntings, 12 Little Grebes, 1 Golden Plover, 40 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 20 Reed Buntings, 1 Water Rail, 8 Grey Herons, 1 large auk E, 2 Jays, 470 Starlings W, 1 Grey Wagtail W, 1 Firecrest, 1 Black Redstart, 1 Sparrowhawk, 6 Tufted Duck, 5 Shoveler, 33 Teal, 5 Wigeon, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Whinchat, 2 Kestrels and 40 Goldfinches.

Dave Smith walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and Coldharbour and has sightings included 1 Great Crested Grebe, 46 Ringed Plovers, 7 Lapwings, 6 Curlew, 2 Redshank, 6 Turnstone, 153 Sanderling, 1 Purple Sandpiper, 1 Mediterranean Gull, 7 Little Egrets, 3 Grey Herons, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 5 Kestrels, 1 Merlin, 1 Hobby, 1 Peregrine, 5 Jays, 12 Magpies, 10 Chiffchaffs, 1 Blackcap, 2 Firecrests, 13 Song Thrushes, 24 Redwings, 17 Blackbirds, 3 Stonechats, 1 Wheatear, 13 Chaffinches W and 1 Brambling.

October 15th

It began dull and overcast but brightened up later as we spent the morning ringing at Reculver. We saw a good range of species including 3 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 1 Little Owl, 25 Chiffchaffs, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 6 Grey Herons, 48 Coot, 56 Gadwall, 1 Shoveler, 6 Wigeon, 8 Little Grebes, 4 Tufted Duck, 1 Green Sandpiper, 2 Sparrowhawks, 15 Skylarks, 2 Redwings and 2 Firecrests. We also saw 1 Kestrel, 15 Robins, 1 Snipe 1 Hawfinch calling and flying W (192nd), 2 Little Egrets, 12 Lapwings, 16 Goldfinches, 1 Brambling, 20 Song Thrushes, 25 Mallard, 1 House Martin, 5 Siskins, 5 Swallows, 1 Blackcap, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Rock Pipit, 1 Jay, 35 Meadow Pipits, 3 Tree Sparrows, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Water Rail and 1 Goldcrest.

Birds ringed 39: Goldcrest 1, Chiffchaff 15, Robin 8, Great Tit 1, Cetti's Warbler 1, Reed Bunting 2, Chaffinch 1, BlueTit 3, Blackcap 1, Dunnock 3, Song Thrush 3.

This morning Dave Smith walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and Coldharbour. He counted 8 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 15 Mute Swans, 18 Shelduck, 1 Teal, 20 Common Scoter, 4 Little Grebes, 8 Great Crested Grebes, 2 Grey Plovers, 2 Ringed Plovers, 1 Lapwing, 9 Curlew, 6 Turnstone, 100 Sanderling, 2 Little Gulls, 3 Grey Herons, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Common Buzzards, 2 Kingfishers, 1 Kestrel, 1 Hobby, 50 Skylarks, 2 Swallows, 1 House Martin, 20 Chiffchaffs, 22 Long-tailed Tits, 3 Blackcaps, 5 Goldcrests, 17 Song Thrushes, 16 Meadow Pipits, 2 Rock Pipits, 1 Chaffinch and 4 Brambling.

October 13th

On a chilly morning we walked inland at Reculver and then had a look at the sea. We saw 9 Chiffchaffs, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Little Egrets, 61 Coot, 10 Little Grebes, 56 Gadwall, 22 Mallard, 14 Teal, 2 Redshank, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Water Rail, 9 Goldfinches, 6 Shoveler, 1 Wigeon, 8 Tufted Duck and 1 Jay. After this half an hour at Reculver produced 12 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Rock Pipits, 1 Gannet E, 5 Teal W and 1 Red-throated Diver E.

Derek was also out this morning and walked from Shuart to Chamber's Wall along the embankment and back via Plumpudding and Brooksend. He counted 1 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret, 7 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Little Grebe, 3 Common Buzzards, 64 Lapwings, 65 Sanderling, 2 Dunlin, 1 Water Rail, 1 Rock Pipit, 2 Ravens W, 1 Whinchat, 14 Goldfinches W, 22 Chaffinches W, 27 Siskin W, 1 Grey Wagtail E, 4 Blackcaps, 40 Chiffchaffs and 11 Goldcrests.

A late Whinchat - Derek Smith

Great Crested Grebe - Derek Smith

Raven - Derek Smith

October 12th

Our ringing session on the Marsh south of the railway was curtailed when the rain arrived. We did however manage to see 20 Chiffchaffs, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Blackcaps, 2 Redwing, 2 Yellowhammers, 1 Kingfisher, 1,000+ Black-headed Gulls on newly harrowed fields, 5 Song Thrushes, 1 Goldcrest, 5 Skylarks, 1 Brambling and 8 Swallows.

Birds ringed 40: Goldcrest 1, Chiffchaff 17, Blackcap 1, Chaffinch 2, Reed Bunting 2, Robin 2, Cetti's Warbler 1, Great Tit 1, Blue Tit 1, Stonechat 2, Dunnock 2, Redwing 2, Song Thrush 3, Blackbird 1, Kingfisher 1, Woodpigeon 1.

First year Kingfisher

Derek Smith was also out this morning and walked from Shuart to Chamber's Wall and Coldharbour between 0700 and 1230. He counted 2 Grey Herons, 3 Little Egrets, 1 Great White Heron W at Chamber's Wall, 4 Kestrels, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 70 Sanderling, 3 Dunlin, 16 Turnstone, 18 Ringed Plovers, 16 Song Thrushes, 4 Redwings, 600 Starlings W, 23 Skylarks, 44 Swallows,1 Kingfosher, 1 Grey Wagtail E, 4 Stonechats, 3 Bearded Tits, 3 Tree Sparrows W, 234 Chaffinches W, 6 Brambling, 6 Blackcaps, 48 Chiffchaffs, 18 Cetti's Warblers, 14 Long-tailed Tits and 32 Corn Buntings.

October 11th

We spent a chilly, but sunny morning, ringing at Shuart where we saw a good range of species including 3 Green Woodpeckers, 6 Mallard, 8 Chiffchaffs, 1 Barn Owl, 1 Water Rail, 22 Redwing, 2 Tree Sparrows, 3 Stonechats, 5 Swallows, 6 Ring-necked Parakeets, 14 Skylarks, 7 Greylag Geese, 1 Barnacle Goose, 4 Common Buzzards, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 7 Blackcaps, 110 Reed Buntings, 4 Brambling, 6 Cetti's Warblers, 10 Lapwings, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Yellowhammer, 2 Corn Buntings, 3 Greenfinches, 2 Siskins, 1 Curlew, 15 Goldfinches, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Jays, 1 Kestrel and 30 Linnets.

Birds ringed 133: Chiffchaff 10, Wren 3, Reed Buntings 85, Goldfinch 5, Stonechat 2, Robin 7, Tree Sparrow 1, Blue Tit 4, Great Tit 1, Cetti's Warbler 3, Meadow Pipit 1, Blackcap 5, Dunnock 3, Blackbird 3.

First year male Stonechat

Juvenile Tree Sparrow

October 10th

With a fresh NW wind blowing this morning Dave Smith, Matt and I had an underwhelming seawatch at Reculver. Between 0645 and 1030 we counted 622 Herring Gulls flying W, 3 Curlew, 10 Gannets W, 3 Wigeon W, 5 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 3 Common Scoter, 4 Sandwich Terns, 2 Rock Pipits, 2 Red-throated Divers, 2 Arctic Skuas E, 6 Common Terns W, 2 Arctic Terns W, 1 Grey Plover, 1 Knot, 1 Golden Plover, 4 Chiffchaffs and 4 Swallows.

October 9th

After the thundery, overnight showers, Anne and I walked along the seawall from Reculver. We saw 5 Chiffchaffs, 5 Cetti's Warblers, 72 Linnets, 2 Stonechats, 3 Grey Herons, 1 Pied Wagtail, 1 Wheatear, 39 Meadow Pipits, 37 Mallard, 1 Redshank, 15 Reed Buntings and  Sandwich Tern.

Exhausted Wheatear

 

Sandwich Tern

Matt walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and back along the Green Wall this morning. He counted 25 Swallows W, 18 Chiffchaffs, 6 Song Thrushes, 1 Reed Warbler, 9 Stonechats, 2 Kingfishers, 69 Skylarks, 40 Reed Buntings, 1 Goldcrest, 11 Sandwich Terns, 8 Bearded Tits, 3 Little Grebes, 2 Wheatears, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret, 1 Water Rail, 6 Corn Buntings, 1 Rock Pipit, 80 Lapwings and 1 Blackcap.

Wheatear - Matt Hindle

 Dave Smith went for a walk this afternoon from Shuart to Plumpudding and recorded 1 Teal, 2 Little Grebes, 6 Great Crested Grebes, 2 Grey Plovers, 30 Ringed Plovers, 19 Curlew, 3 Redshank, 20 Turnstone, 1 Sanderling, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kingfisher, 17 Chiffchaffs, 3 Blackcaps, 1 Goldcrest, 7 Stonechats, 1 Wheatear and 1 Grey Wagtail.

October 8th

On a showery morning we walked inland at Reculver and then had a look at the sea. We counted 15 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldcrests, 55 Gadwall, 16 Mallard, 6 Shoveler, 11 Little Grebes, 53 Coot, 18 Tufted Duck, 3 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Wigeon, 4 Teal, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 1 Blackcap, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 6 Goldfinches, 1 Gannet, 1 Wheatear, 2 Pied Wagtails and 17 Swallows feeding around the Towers.

October 7th

We spent an increasingly breezy morning ringing at Reculver where we saw 35 Chiffchaffs, 48 Swallows, 10 Little Grebes, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Corn Buntings, 28 Skylarks, 9 Tufted Duck 4 Teal, 12 Shoveler, 1 Wigeon, 51 Gadwall, 20 Mallard, 46 Coot, 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 8 Long-tailed Tits, 8 Goldcrests, 2 Blackcaps, 10 Chaffinches, 1 Jay, 2 Kestrels, 1 Firecrest, 2 Grey Wagtails, 1 Coal Tit, 3 Common Buzzards, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Cetti's Warblers and 1 Peregrine.

Birds ringed 34: Chiffchaff 21, Long-tailed Tit 1, Goldcrest 3, Blackcap 2, Robin 2, Chaffinch 1, Great Tit 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1.

Dave Smith was also out this morning and walked from Reculver to Chamber's Wall and back along the Green Wall. He recorded 34 Mallard, 1 Teal, 3 Ringed Plovers, 13 Lapwings, 1 Curlew, 1 Redshank, 9 Dunlin, 1 Gannet, 4 Little Egrets, 2 Grey Herons, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Kestrel, 75 Swallows, 11 House Martins, 15 Chiffchaffs, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Redwing, 9 Stonechats, 1 Wheatear, 2 Grey Wagtails and 3 Rock Pipits.

October 6th

On a breezier morning we had a walk at Reculver and then inland. We saw 2 Rock Pipits, 49 Linnets, 7 Chiffchaffs, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Kestrel, 1 Golden Plover, 1 Firecrest, 35 Mallard, 8 Tufted Duck, 47 Coot, 10 Little Grebes, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Water Rail, 2 Common Buzzards, 7 Teal, 16 Goldfinches, 52 Gadwall, 8 Shoveler, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 2 Goldcrests and 2 Swallows.

Matt walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and then Bishopstone and counted 6 Grey Herons, 1 Corn Bunting, 38 Chiffchaffs, 23 Robins, 4 Goldcrests, 1 Brambling, 8 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Marsh Harrier, 6 Rock Pipits, 4 Little Egrets, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 2 Grey Plovers, 18 Stonechats, 1 Blackcap, 93 Mallard, 1 Kingfisher, 14 Swallows, 17 Skylarks, 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Redwings and 1 Common Buzzard.

October 5th

We had another ringing session this time on the Marshes south of the railway line where the Chiffchaffs continued to arrive in numbers. During the  morning we saw 70 Chiffchaffs, 3 Teal, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Grey Partridge, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Redwings, 23 Song Thrushes, 11 Blackcaps, 10 Meadow Pipits, 32 Linnets, 2 Snipe, 1 Jay, 12 Robins, 37 Swallows SW, 16 Reed Buntings, 1 Golden Plover, 10 Skylarks, 2 Yellowhammers, 32 Chaffinches, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Reed Warbler, 2 Greenfinches, 3 Bramblings, 2 Lesser Repolls, 2 Tree Sparrows, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 5 Common Buzzards, 1 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk and 24 House Martins SW.

Birds ringed 83: Chiffchaff 44, Robin 4, Blackcap 9, Cetti's Warbler 2, Reed Bunting 9, Reed Warbler 1, Chaffinch 1, Brambling 1, Great Tit 1, Dunnock 2, Yellowhammer 1, Song Thrush 4, Blackbird 4.

First year female Brambling

This morning Derek Smith walked from Shuart to Minnis Bay to Brooksend and Netherhale. He counted 1 Sparrowhawk, 4 Common Buzzards, 1 Water Rail, 69 Swallows W, 30+ House Martins W, 45 Starlings W, 4 Stonechats, 2 Wheatears, 2 Rock Pipits, 23 Pied Wagtails, 1 Grey Wagtail, 6 Ring-necked Parakeets, 1 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 16 Song Thrushes, 14 Siskins W, 1 Tree Sparrow E, 2 Blackcaps, 90 Chiffchaffs, 3 Goldcrests and 1 Firecrest.

 October 4th

We spent the morning and early afternoon ringing at Reculver. Birds we saw included 1 Barn Owl, 3 Redwings, 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Grey Herons, 2 Greylag Geese, 5 Teal, 8 Shoveler, 5 Tufted Duck, 46 Gadwall, 30 Mallard, 11 Little Grebes, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 44 Coot, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 8 Goldcrests, 1 Sparrowhawk, 3 Green Woodpeckers, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 80 Chiffchaffs, 30 Blackcaps, 2 Yellowhammers, 20 Dunnocks, 1 Water Rail, 18 Song Thrushes, 3 Firecrests, 6 Skylarks, 30 Robins, 8 Siskins, 2 Corn Buntings, 2 Common Buzzards, 20 Chaffinches and 6 Swallows.

Birds ringed 112: Chiffchaff 53, Wren 1, Goldcrest 3, Blackcap 21, Robin 8, Cetti's Warbler 2, Reed Bunting 4, Chaffinch 1, Great Tit 1, Goldfinch 1, Dunnock 10, Yellowhammer 2, Song Thrush 4, Redwing 1.

First year male Yellowhammer

Dave Smith walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and on to Reculver and then back. He recorded 2 Gadwall, 2 Wigeon, 3 Teal E, 9 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Grey Plover, 32 Golden Plover, 55 Lapwings, 1 Snipe, 4 Dunlin, 1 Purple Sandpiper, 3 Little Gulls, 6 Sandwich Terns, 1 Little Egret, 2 Grey Herons, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Sparrowhawks, 3 Common Buzzards, 2 Kingfishers, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 4 Kestrels, 6 Bearded Tits, 11 Swallows W, 2 Yellow-browed Warblers, 1 at Reculver and 1 at Shuart, 60 Chiffchaffs, 20 Blackcaps, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 6 Goldcrests, 1 Firecrest, 5 Song Thrushes, 4 Redwing, 6 Stonechats, 1 Wheatear, 1 Grey Wagtail W, 5 Rock Pipits, 5 Brambling, 2 Greenfinches, 4 Siskins and 42 Corn Buntings.

Derek Smith birded the eastern half of the area from Shuart to Brooksend and Plumpudding. He recorded 4 Grey Herons, 1 Little Egret, 2 Wigeon, 4 Sandwich Terns E, 2 Gadwall, 1 Sparrowhawk, 4 Common Buzzards, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Water Rail, 4 Ring-necked Parakeet, 56 Skylarks W, 1 Kingfisher, 6 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 32 Swallows S, 11 Stonechats, 45 Song Thrushes, 80 Chaffinches W, 1 Siskin, 5 Bramblings W, 12 Long-tailed Tits, 16 Cetti's Warblers, 125 Chiffchaffs, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler at Shuart, 17 Blackcaps, 1 Reed Warbler, 8 Goldcrests and 1 Firecrest.

October 3rd

We spent the morning ringing at Shuart where we saw 24 Redwings, 25 Song Thrushes, 2 Blackcaps, 10 Chiffchaffs, 10 Ring-necked Parakeets, 2 Kestrels, 2 Siskins, 2 Bramblings, 10 Skylarks, 6 Goldcrests, 20 Robins, 1 Grey Heron, 6 Swallows, 2 Common Buzzards, 1 Garden Warbler, 8 Long-tailed Tits, 3 Jays, 4 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Little Egret, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 15 Chaffinches, 250 Starlings, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler in the paddock and 1 Sparrowhawk.

Birds ringed 23: Goldcrest 3, Chiffchaff 4, Siskin 2, Blackbird 2, Robin 6, Chaffinch 1, Garden Warbler 1, Dunnock 1, Song Thrush 2, Blackbird 1.

First year male Siskin

 Dave Smith was also out this morning and walked from Shuart to Plumpudding and back. He counted 37 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 11 Mute Swans, 1 Gadwall, 4 Grey Partridges, 12 Red-legged Partridges, 3 Little Grebes, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 30 Ringed Plovers, 18 Lapwings, 3 Redshank, 35 Turnstone, 80 Sanderling, 1 Dunlin, 1 Purple Sandpiper, 11 Little Gulls E, 1 Mediterranean Gull E, 5 Common Gulls, 19 Sandwich Terns E, 1 Little Egret, 2 Grey Herons, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 4 Kestrels, 2 Jays, 1 Coal Tit (191st), 3 Swallows, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler in the paddock, 22 Chiffchaffs, 9 Long-tailed Tits, 2 Blackcaps, 5 Goldcrests, 1 Firecrest, 2 Redwings, 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 6 Stonechats, 2 Wheatears, 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Brambling, 1 Greenfinch and 19 Corn Buntings.

October 2nd

Our ringing session this morning at Reculver was curtailed when heavy showers arrived from the north-east. Birds we saw during the morning included 2 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 1 Barn Owl, 2 Water Rails, 1 Redwing, 1 Tree Pipit W, 4 Song Thrushes, 8 Little Grebes, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 46 Coot, 46 Gadwall, 30 Mallard, 21 Teal, 3 Tufted Duck, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 6 Siskins, 50 Chiffchaffs, 1 Firecrest, 3 Grey Wagtails, 12 Blackcaps, 2 Common Buzzards, 1 Jay, 1 Peregrine, 3 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 5 Skylarks, 1 Sparrowhawk and 1 Lapwing.

Birds ringed 49: Chiffchaff 38, Blackcap 8, Great Tit 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Sparrowhawk 1.

Interestingly coloured first year male Great Spotted Woodpecker

 After we had finished ringing, Matt went to the Towers for a seawatch with Dave Smith. Between 1105 and 1505 they counted 1,968 Dark-bellied Brent Geese flying W, 179 Common Scoter flying E, 19 Sandwich Terns E, 39 Wigeon W, 6 Kittiwakes E, 22 Gannets E, 27 Little Gulls E, 2 Rock Pipits, 9 Arctic Skuas W, 9 Teal W, 6 Skylarks in off the sea, 2 juvenile Long-tailed Skuas E at 1205, 1 Razorbill E, 1 Little Egret, 1 Redwing in off, 3 Common Terns E, 3 Pintail W, 1 Arctic Tern W, 1 Goldcrest landing on the Towers, 3 Shelduck W and 1 Wheatear.

 October 1st

We had very limited time this morning so only walked around the Towers and saw 5 Chiffchaffs, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Blackcap, 1 Kestrel, 1 Grey Wagtail flying W, 2 Grey Herons and 1 Curlew.

This morning Matt walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and on to Reculver returning along the ||Green Wall and saw 1 Blackcap, 9 Chiffchaffs, 6 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Swallow, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 8 Corn Buntings, 4 Stonechats, 2 Wheatears, 64 Mallard, 3 Little Egrets, 1 Kingfisher, 3 Grey Herons, 3 Little Grebes, 17 Skylarks, 1 Rock Pipit, 5 Teal, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Kestrels, 30 Linnets, 14 Golden Plover and 1 Merlin.