May 22nd

On a chilly and overcast afternoon I had a walk at Reculver where I saw 4 Chiffchaffs, 1 Whitethroat, 1 Cuckoo, 26 Mallard, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Kestrel, 1 Gadwall, 8 Goldfinches, 16 Sand Martins, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 10 Tufted Duck, 4 Reed Warblers, 1 Grey Heron, 1 female Shoveler, 2 Shelduck, 1 Corn Bunting, 8 Greylag Geese, 1 male Marsh Harrier, 9 Coot, 2 Blackcaps and 8 Mute Swans.