4th December 2023

Overnight temperatures improved and reached 7°C though all day rain was driven by a moderate easterly.

Wildfowl at Thornwick Lakes included a Goldeneye, 25 Tufted Ducks. Nearby, at Thornwick Pools 97 Teal and 11 Snipe were noted with a Grey Wagtail and Goldcrest adding some extra interest. About 480 Pink-footed Geese passed over the village late afternoon.

Reed Bunting, Northcliff Marsh (Brett Richards)