18th March - little fog first, cloudy, dull, occasional light drizzle, light NE breeze, 6C

First thing there were quite a few Redwings chattering/ sub singing on the old railway until the fog cleared.  Two Green Woodpeckers were calling frequently too.

Three Mistle Thrushes were in dispute in the church Yew tree.

During the afternoon I made a visit to Shawell lagoons, hoping the Iceland Gull would be present, it has been seen a couple of times this week.  There was, maybe, 1000+ gulls present and more over the landfill, unfortunately I did not find the Iceland during my visit.  A large number of Black-headed Gulls were in, the most I have seen there recently.  The other day there was an adult Mediterranean Gull present too, hopefully it will return another day.

A pair of Shelduck, 3 Mallard pairs,  20+ Tufted Duck, two Little Grebe and 5 Canada Geese were present.  A single male Wigeon was on the side preening.  30+ Carrion Crows were on the central bank amount the gulls resting there.