23rd Dec - cloudy and rain, heavy at time pm, light, increasing fresh NE, 8C. At least 12mm by late evening.

 Cotesbach Landfill; the Shelduck and two Pochard were still present, otherwise nothing new in the rain. A Snipe was seen flying off.

Husbands Bosworth sandpit; a look in the pool area at the lane junction whilst passing.  Teal, 22, Mallard, Tufted Duck, single Shoveler and Little Grebe.

Stanford Reservoir; late afternoon, the four Black-necked Grebes were feeding in their favourite weed area with ducks and Mute Swans. Four Shoveler flew in to Blowers Lodge Bay.