An overcast day, with long spells of relatively light rain, a blustery southerly wind and temperatures that rose from four degrees during the morning to eight degrees by late afternoon. The North Marsh area hosted a Shelduck, 41 Wigeon, 76 Teal and 29 Mallard, with two Pink-footed Geese remaining on Thornwick’s New Workings. Although fewer in number a total of 16 Woodcock were located, a Dunlin flew south past the Fog Station and 18 Curlew frequented the outer head. Passerine interest included 35 Redwing, a Chiffchaff at Thornwick, two Grey Wagtails and the male Black Redstart at the Fog Station.
