3rd March. Starting cold with a light frost but bright and sunny again through the day. Another light passage involved Chaffinches, Siskins and a few Rooks and Jackdaws with another Raven heading south. A Green Sandpiper on the Fenland Lagoon was new for the year, with Water Pipit and Kingfisher also there and a Stonechat on the adjacent bank. Three Song Thrushes were in song in various areas - also encouraging was a vocal Grey Partridge.
2nd March. A light overland passage was headlined by 15 Siskin and fewer Chaffinches, Rock Pipits, Rooks and 2 Stock Doves heading south. The morning tide produced another good wader roost. Three owl species were recorded today;barn, tawny and Short-eared. Other birds around included Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, 60 Golden Plover, 12 Redwing, Cetti's Warbler and Kingfisher. A Great Spotted Woodpecker was drumming in the Plantation and in the evening 8 Water Pipits came in to roost.
1st March. A frosty and foggy start giving way to another bright and sunny day later. Birds of prey included Marsh Harrier, Short-eared owl and Barn Owl. Several Corn Buntings were in song as the flock went to roost.
