Mon 30th Jan 23

The Bearded Tit was seen again by Mike O'Hanlon this afternoon after remaining hidden to several people this morning, 8 Turnstone and a couple of Stonechat was about it when Dave and I walked down to the Frinton end. Bird of the day for us was a Red Kite that flushed everything from the marsh below the raised platform before heading out towards Gt. Clacton.

From the hide: 10 Greylag, c150 Wigeon, c120 Teal, 20 Shoveler, 4 Shelduck, 4 Mallard, 1 Barn Owl (in R/H owl box), 1 Red Kite, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel. DP/DC/MR

Reports from today:

Mike O'Hanlon

14:32 Bearded Tit between the Old Hide and the boardwalk

14:44 8 Curlews took off from HH marshes and flew towards golf course

15:57 Firecrest in the brambles just past the sewage works entrance

Photo Mike O'Hanlon©

Photo Mike O'Hanlon©