Tues 3rd Jan 23

Reports from today:

Brian Combes

08:45 3 Purple Sandpipers south of French Point.

09:28 3 Whoopers still present.

17:31 Frinton to Haven and back along seawall this morning included: 1 Cetti’s (singing), 8 Pied Wag, 3 Purple Sand, 2 Avocet, 3 Whooper, 1 Redwing (over approach road), 7 Blackbird, 1 Stonechat, 196 Wigeon, 14 Shoveler, 95 Teal, 1 Sparrowhawk, 3 Turnstone, 1 Pintail (north), 5 Red-throated Diver (2 on sea, 3 north), 1 Chinese water deer, 1100+ Brent (arable west of golf course).

Photo Brian Combes©

Pete Loud

13:20 5 Purple Sandpipers were on the seawall opposite the wooden hide, also 3 Turnstone and Rock Pipit. Lots of Divers offshore, a large boat heading north was putting lots up, 150- 200 flying at once was quite a sight. 6 Pintail from a short seawatch from the shelter.