Bird of the morning was a Great-northern Diver flying west close inshore. At least 6 Firecrest in the area today along with the female Black Redstart still feeding in the horse field, 1 White Wagtail, 16 Chiffchaff, 4 Blackcap, 3 Wheatear, 7 Goldcrest, 2 Grey Partridge, 11 Curlew, 15e Med Gull and small numbers of Sandwich Tern.

Took a stroll around the farm this afternoon and connected with my first hirundine of the year 4 Swallow and a single Sand Martin over the pools, 40 Redwing, 25 Fieldfare,  still in the area. At least 20 Chiffchaff, 9 Goldcrest, 5 Reed Bunting, 1 Bullfinch, 2 Lapwing, 5 Yellowhammer, 2 Snipe, 2 Lapwing, 9 Teal, 3 Tufted Duck, 2 Gadwall, 300 Wood Pigeon, 2 Grey Heron and 75 Black-headed Gull.

 

Couple more shots of the Firecrest present around Atherington

 

Goldcrest Atherington

 

Black Redstart Atherington Horse Field