January 6th

On a sunny but freezing morning I spent an hour at Reculver where I counted 18 Chaffinches, 1 Green Sandpiper, 41 Tufted Duck, 90 Mallard, 210 Teal, 6 Goldfinches, 42 Coot, 2 Wigeon, 6 Little Grebes, 4 Lapwings, 7 Golden Plover, 1 Water Rail, 1 Green Woodpecker and 1 Barn Owl.

Matt was also out at Reculver for three hours and saw 1 Lapwing, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 91 Mallard, 41 Tufted Duck, 2 Wigeon, 216 Teal, 113 Gadwall, 6 Little Grebes, 82 Coot, 1 Grey Heron, 3 Water Rails, 17 Snipe, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Jack Snipe, 1 Peregrine (101st), 800 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 60 Golden Plover, 60 Corn Buntings, 1 Stonechat and 3 adult Shags flying E (102nd).