18th December - strong gusty wings last night, persisting first thing, slowly dying down during then day, SW. Cloud thickening during the day - light rain later afternoon. 13C - mild!

Stanford reservoir; afternoon.

Four Goosanders, plenty of Wigeon and Gadwall, also Pochard and Tufted.

Gull numbers good, especially Common Gulls.

Red Kite over.

Very few passerines present.