Caspian Gull at The Patch this morning 

A Caspian Gull was among a few Gulls roosting at The patch this morning though they were quickly disturbed by works taking place on the bund.

Off shore a few Red-throated Divers, Gannets and Auks but little was moving. On the boundary wall and the sewage Works a Black Redstart c15 Meadow Pipits, c10 Linnets a couple each of Chaffinches and Pied Wagtails, also a Grey Wagtail per BH.  

 On the reserve 3+ Yellow-legged Gulls on Burrowes, also 3 Goldeneye, no sign of yesterdays Little Gull or any Goosander, though DC found a Common scoter at Christmas Dell late afternoon. A Great White Egret flew over but it seems that the Cattle Egrets have departed.
The 2 Whooper swans are still at the back of Scotney per CT.

Bewick Swan 1of 4 and Ruff from Hanson this afternoon

From Hanson this after noon 4 Bewick Swans, a Ruff among c200 Lapwing and c40 Golden Plover, also a skulky Water Rail.