Beesands Ley

High number of Coot ( 163 ). Also 40 Gadwall ( not a high number for here ) and 5 Shoveler. 8 Tufted Duck were the only diving ducks seen. Beesands may see more Coot etc this winter because of apparent ( and presumably temporary ) poor condition of Slapton Ley ( re food availability for wildfowl ).