Thurs 2nd Oct 25

Very much Groundhog Day today, 10+ Goldcrest around the bushes + a couple of Chiffchaff, 19 Wigeon off the hide pond and out to sea. From the hide, 3 Teal, a single Ruff on the scrape mud, c70 Lapwing around the marsh, 3 Grey Heron, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk. The walk to French Point added a few Stonechat, Skylark, Mippits, Linnets and a steady movement of Swallows south. PL/RJ/MR