October 24th

Although the wind had decreased overnight and it was a sunny morning it was much colder as we walked at Reculver. We recorded 2 Grey Wagtails, 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Grey Partridges, 6 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldcrests, 1 Redwing, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 9 Siskins W, 130 Coot, 50 Mallard, 4 Shoveler, 86 Teal, 40 Gadwall, 10 Blackbirds, 2 Pintail, 8 Tufted Duck, 4 Little Grebes, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret, 1 juvenile Arctic Tern off the Towers and 2 Red-throated Divers. 

Brendan Ryan birdwatched at Bishopstone and Reculver where he recorded 11 Chiffchaffs, 1 Blackcap, 23 Goldcrests, 2 Firecrests, 9 Grey Partridges, 16 Skylarks W, 2 Redpoll W,1 Stonechat, 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Corn Buntings, 2 Wigeon, 46 Teal, 17 Gadwall, 26 Coot and 3 Swallows. He then had a brief look at Shuart where he found 4 Common Buzzards, 6 Chiffchaffs, 1 Blackcap, 4 Goldcests and 1 Firecrest.

Grey Wagtail - Brendan Ryan