Sat 23. Feb

From the hide this morning :- 14 Canada Geese, c200 Teal, c100 Wigeon, 18 Shelduck, 7 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, c100 Lapwing, 18 Golden Plover (over), 14 Blk. T Godwits, 6 Dunlin, 3 Curlew, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Buzzard. IM/MM/MR. A Bearded Tit was again heard but not seen from the hide IM/MM. 

Around the site a Firecrest found by Pete Loud just before 10:00 showed on and off throughout the day, also noted were 3+ Goldcrests, 3 Stonechat, 2 Cetti's Warblers (both seen 1 behind the sluice, 1 at the Dipping pond) & the flock of 40+ Curlew.