Just a quick update from today...

Monday 11th February 2019

• RSPB Rainham Marshes: m Goldeneye, 3w Caspian Gull, 27 Avocet, 36 Black-tailed Godwits, Water Pipit, Grey Wagtail, 4 Stonechat, Little Egret, 3 Marsh Harrier, 20 Golden Plover, m Blackcap, m Peregrine

drake Goldeneye - he spent most of the day on the Thames before dropping infront of the Purfleet Hide for a short while (too shallow) and then heading off to Aveley Pool - image by Ian Plume