October 12th

This morning we had a walk at Chamber's Wall where we counted 4 Greylag Geese, 10 Meadow Pipits, 17 Skylarks, 2 Reed Buntings, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 48 Chaffinches, 4 Song Thrushes, 6 Robins, 5 Chiffchaffs, 1 Kingfisher, 14 Lapwings and 2 Stonechats. We then had a brief look at Reculver where we saw 1 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 2 Sandwich Terns, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Jay, 1 Red-throated Diver and 1 juvenile Gannet flying E close inshore.

Derek Smith was out early and walked from Shuart to Brooksend and Plumpudding and back along the embankment. He counted 3 Common Buzzards, 4 Kestrels, 1 Water Rail, 47 Skylarks SW, 3 Great Spotted Woodpekers W, 37 Redwings SW, 6 Pied Wagtails, 4 Stonechats, 166 Chaffinches W 3 Bramblings W, 2 Greenfinches W, 13 Siskins W, 17 Chiffchaffs, 1 Firecrest, 3 Goldcrests, 9 Reed Buntings and 2 Corn Buntings.