November 9th (New Hythe)

I walked around the lakes this morning,which included a drop in at Alders lake to see the imm drake

Scaup that was found yesterday by Jerry.At Brookland lake rather surprisingly the three scoter were still present along with a new in drake Wigeon.In the whole lakes area there must now be a least 45 Pochard,a good number for November in recent years.A Grey Wagtail was seen again along the stream at Lunsford lane.

November 2nd,3rd and 5th (New Hythe)

Northeast winds with rain,brings in goodies.

Six Common Scotor,four on Brookland with two on Abbey Meads. 

3rd 3 on Brookand,one on Abbey Meads.

5th 3 still on Brookland,Also seen today were 20 Wigeon on Abbey Meads and 2 red head Goldeneye on the Island lake.

                                                                                

Over the past few days,the first Siskins,Redpolls and Fieldfare have been noted.From Bucket wood,2 Red Kites were seen again along with 2 Common sands and 1 Green.Wigeon have also been on the move with up to five on Abbey Meads.Thirteen Gadwall and 4 Shoveler have been frequenting Strikers lake.A Firecrest was seen behind the cafe on the 1st.Away from New Hythe 4 stonechats are present at Holborough marsh, 

October 17th (Norfolk)

We stayed in a cottage at Blakeney from the 9th - 16th),West winds prevailed so I found no eastern goodies,apart from one yellow browed Warbler.