December 5th

On a damp and dreary afternoon I walked inland at Reculver and recorded 2 Chiffchaffs, 16 Shoveler, 1 Little Egrets, 52 Gadwall, 56 Mallard, 64 Coot, 30 Teal, 22 Tufted Duck, 1 Redshank, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 male Marsh Harrier, 1 Green Sandpiper, 7 Little Grebes, 22 Mute Swans, 2 Common Buzzards and 1 Grey Partridge.