23rd March - Initially bright, the showers developing, short and sharp at times, brisk NW ,8C, feeling cold

Shawell sandpit/landfill; morning.

Fairly quiet, Shoveler 4, Teal, Tufted Duck c30, a Little Grebe. House Sparrow at the Redlands feeder.

Rain stopped play!

Stanford reservoir; afternoon.  Views mostly around dam area.

Chiffchaff 2, Goldeneye 3, Red Kite over.

Oystercatcher pair at inlet field pools and 3 Lapwings on the field (one displaying).

No Wigeon seen