March 19th
The bitter and strong E wind was still blowing this morning as we walked from Chamber's Wall to Coldharbour and then visited Reculver. We counted 81 Teal, 1 Green Woodpecker, 18 Mallard, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Peregrine, 12 Shelduck, 10 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Little Egret, 18 Oystercatchers, 3 Green Sandpipers, 2 Great Crested Grebes, 4 Mute Swans, 4 Tufted Duck, 8 Gadwall, 1 Shoveler, 1 Redshank and 1 immature Kittiwake flying E.