1st January Wednesday - strong SW gusty winds through the night, easing by mid-day. Rain through the morning. 11C, but cooling during the day.

Pretty awful weather through the morning to kick the year off.

Lilbourne Meadows; late morning

c200 Wigeon, 6 Gadwall, plus Teal, Shoveler and Mallard.

Four Mute Swans, a Little Grebe.

A few Starlings, Redwings and Fieldfares.

Shawell Sand Quarry, afternoon.

Very quiet, with few Gulls present.

Four Red Kites, four Pochard, Little Grebes, Tufties and Mallards. A single Canada Goose