Jan totals

January finished on 84, fourth highest species count and without Siskin and Lesser Redpoll, which was very unusual, unheard of in fact.

February usually brings Shelduck, Redshank and Mediterranean Gull, with some chance of Pintail, Mandarin, Red-Crested Pochard, Scaup and Jack Snipe.

But special attention should be given to geese and swans, as both Bewick's and Whooper Swans, Pink-footed, White-fronted and Brent Geese have all occurred in February and perhaps we are long overdue our first ever Great Northern Diver, both other diver species have only occurred once, Black-Throated 25th Jan 1987 and Red Throated 22nd Feb also 1987.