Cracking Day At Messingham Sand Quarry

We have never had them before but I know others have reported up to 3 this year. Another interesting sighting which only recently came about at Messingham was last April when some one we know found Stone Curlew there but didn't realise what a record it was !!

Looks like a good day, Alan.  I was surprised to see two Chiffchaffs in the list - do you regularly get them over-wintering at MSQ?

First visit in over a week due to strong winds -
Mute Swan2
Canada Goose 14
Greylag Goose 37
Cormorant 2
G W Egret 1
Cattle Egret 1
G C Grebe 3
Lapwing 14
Oystercatcher 10
Coot 26
Moorhen 6
Shelduck 11
Shoveler 40
Pochard 39
Mallard 9
Tufted Duck 28
Teal 6
Goldeneye 2m 2 f
Gadwall 6
B H Gull 500+ 
Common Gull 42
Herring Gull 2
LBB Gull 1
Marsh Harrier 2
Buzzard 3
Sparrowhawk `
G S Woodpecker 1m
Cettis Warbler 4 ( including 1 perched in bush )
Chiffchaff 2
Chaffinch 5
Blue Tit 7
Coal Tit 1
Great Tit 3
L T Tit 18
Goldcrest 1
Dunnock 4
Robin 6
Reed Bunting 1
Blackbird 5
Starling 60
Magpie 1
Crow 3