24th Nov- trong, gusty wind until mid-afternoon, mostly SW, 15C. Rain most of the time, another inch at least.

Plenty of standing water everywhere again, with rivers/brooks overflowing.

Shawell sand quarry/landfill area; afternoon

A small break in the weather allowed a look here, at first not much about, but a closer look showed:

91 Mallard on the south pit.

Main pit - 10 teal, 8 Gadwall, Tufted Ducks, Little Grebes, 12 Great Black-backed Gulls, five Mute Swans, four Red Kites, and 58 Coots.