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Monday 20 December 2010

Thurlestone Marsh

Fortunately it only rained (+ thunder & lightning) Unfortunately it then froze - took me 2 hrs tochip the ice away from the drive. Decided to stay at home and look for cold weather movement over the Marsh, wasn't disappointed.
9.15 - 13.00- 108 Teal, 30 Wigeon, 7 Shoveler, 20 mallard ,1 Coot. 85 Snipe , 23 Lapwing, 15 Pied Wagtail, 1 Grey Wagtail, 5 Mistle Thrush, 20 Song Thrush, 100+ Redwing, 15 Fieldfare, 2 Stonechat, 45 Stock Dove, 205 Skylark, 40 Linnet, 25 Meadow Pipit, 7 Reed Bunting, 25 Goldfinch, 1 Cettis Warbler, 200 Jackdaw,1m Blackcap, 1 m Brambling,50+ Chaffinch, 6 Long T Tit