Wildfowl clear out

At The Point this morning 1000s of Guillemots and Razorbills tooing and froing, with smaller numbers of Kittiwakes, Gannets and Red-throated Divers.

The Black-throated Diver had moved to to Lade south pit with a Smew and a couple of Goldeneye.

At Scotney duck numbers appear to have reduced significantly. The feral Barnacle Goose flock still present and 100s each of Golden Plover and Lapwing. Of note 3 Egyptian Geese flew over towards Dengemarsh.

From the causeway New Diggings was also virtually devoid of wildfowl but 2 Great White Egrets and 4 Smew could be seen.

A very short visit to Hanson, as the icy wind blowing into the hide made viewing difficult and very uncomfortable, but 6 Smew (2 drakes), 5 Goldeneye, 2 Marsh Harriers and another Great White Egret was noted in that time. 

 On Walland 223 Bewick Swans at Hawthorn Corner and another family party of 5 at Midley, The bushes opposite the feeders held c20 Tree Sparrows and 4 Yellow Hammers with 2 Marsh Harriers over and 2 Common Buzzards. Earlier a Ring Tail and the Male Hen Harrier was seen there by Wendy.

223 Bewick swans and 2 Mutes