Early March 2013

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March 10th:  Highlights of an afternoon seawatch were a Gannet and a Kittiwake south, and an Auk Sp and 2 Common Scoters north. March 9th:...

Late February 2013

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February 28th:  A Coal Tit was singing at Aylmer Avenue. Also around were 2 Hen Harriers, 14 Snipes and a Treecreeper. A Marsh Harrier flew ...

Mid February 2013

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February 20th: Cold. A Bearded Tit was on Tennyson Sands. Other notables were 3 Waxwings, a Lapland Bunting and a Lesser Black-backed Gull....

Early February 2013

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February 10th: On and off light rain, making a miserable day. The only notables were 2 Goldcrests and a Water Rail. The usual common birds...

Late January 2013

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January 31st: Still very windy. Heading south were 8 Pintails. Around were 2 Waxwings, 2 Woodlarks, a Water Pipit, a Goldcrest and 2 Brambl...

Mid January 2013

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January 20th: More of the same today, with a brisk cold ENE wind still blowing, staying just above freezing all day with no snow until after...

Early January 2013

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January 10th: Flying north-west were 170 Pink-footed Geese. In the Plantation/Orchard area Winter Aconites are now in flower. January 9th:...

Late December 2012

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December 31st: Rainy afternoon. The best birds were 10 Waxwings, a Rough-legged Buzzard and a Water Rail. December 30th: Windy. Around w...

Mid December 2012

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December 20th: Rain all day, causing flooding on the road near the Yacht Club, a rare event. Little was seen. December 19th: Flying sout...

Early December 2012

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December 10th: Intermittent rain. Around were 6 Waxwings, a Hen Harrier and a Water Rail. Going southeast were 2 Bewick's Swans Decem...