Here are the results of a Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) for last weekend:-
Conoco Pool, Coot 840, Tufted Duck 92, Pochard 42, Little Grebe 12, Mallard 6, Gadwall 8, Moorhen 2 , Lapwing 3, Redshank 106, and Dunlin 63.
Kingfisher Pools, Little Egret 3, Litttle Grebe 1, Mallard 2, Lapwing 5, Redshank 28, Dunlin 38. Black-tailed Godwit 49.
Radar Pool, Coot 33, Teal 26, Little Grebe 2, Great Crested Grebe 1, Little Grebe 1, Mallard 1.
Hidden Pool, Little Grebe 1, Teal 51, Pintail 3, Shoveller 6.
Ski Pool, 47, Pintail 2, Mallard 6, Little Grebe 1, Black-tailed Godwit 980, Shelduc 81, Curlew 232, Grey Plover 106, Bar-tailed Godwit 2, Knot 1, Dunlin 35, Golden Plover 1.
Flamingo Pool, Great White Egret, Little Egret 2 Lapwing 7, Mallard 1, Little Grebe 5, Avocet 840, Black-tailed Godwit 2215, Bar-tailed Godwit 6, Knot 3, Ringed Plover 9, Dunlin 12.
My thanks to Murray Orchard and the interns Ben, Joe and Emily for the count and Joe for taking the time to text me the results.
The North Kent Marshes are a very special area and worth preserving at all cost.