February 2nd

This morning was sunny but there had been a heavy overnight frost as we walked at Reculver and Shuart. At Reculver we recorded 70 Chaffinches, 64 Mallard, 56 Gadwall, 2 Mute Swans, 64 Coot, 8 Little Grebes, 2 Redshank, 11 Tufted Duck, 64 Corn Buntings, 2 Water Rails, 1 Stonechat, 6 Teal, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaffs, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Green Woodpecker, 4 Goldfinches and 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker. At Shuart we counted 35 Teal, 6 Tufted Duck, 2 Coot, 1 Grey Heron, 19 Mallard and 1 Water Rail.