It was a little busy...

But there were birds too... in fact 85 species were recorded during the day...

Some highlights...

Tuesday 1st January 2019

RSPB Rainham Marshes:- m Merlin, Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 30 Pintail, Sparrowhawk, 4 Marsh Harrier, 2 Buzzard, 4 Water Rail, 22 Avocet, 6 Golden Plover, 9 Curlew, 70 Black-tailed Godwit, Ruff, 20 Dunlin, 60 Snipe, 1w Caspian Gull, 2 Yellow-legged Gull, 4 Stock Dove, Barn Owl, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, 3 Kestrel, Peregrine, Rose-ringed Parakeet, 4 Bearded Tit, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2m Blackcap, Goldcrest, 5 Fieldfare, 60 Redwing, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, 6 Stonechat, Grey Wagtail, Meadow Pipit, 6 Water Pipit, 2 Rock Pipit 

Water Rail - Julie Dent

Howard Vaughan, Information Officer