Walland Marsh - cold, sunny, SW4 - With the monthly harrier count scheduled for tomorrow cancelled due to the weather forecast we decided to do our usual count site this afternoon. Together with Chris P we logged 21 Marsh Harriers to roost plus one, possible two, grey Hen Harriers and a ringtail that went through the site heading towards Scotney. Also noted: a Sparrowhawk, a Common Buzzard, a Common Snipe, a few Lapwings, three Great White Egrets, a Little Egret, a Grey Heron and vocalising Water Rail and Cetti`s Warbler. Elsewhere, a mixed flock of swans contained 55 Bewick`s, five Whoopers and 10 Mute Swans; the Bewick`s probably went to roost on the reservoir, while the Whoopers peeled off towards Lydd.
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