I just had time this morning for a very quick walk,so I chose Holborough and I`m very pleased I did.Seeing the Bearded Tits was great,they are not as common in the area now as formerly.

river (low tide)8:am-9:am birds noted - Teal 22,Mallard 11,Cormorant 3,Lapwing 18,Snipe 6,Little Grebe 1,B h Gull 30+,Common Gull 2,Moorhen 6,Heron 2,Redshank 6,Reed Bunting 10+,Meadow Pipit 6,L t Tit 8,Great Tit 2,Blue Tit 4 and Bearded Tit 8.

New Hythe,December 21st,1981..Weather,snow,later thawed.
Birds noted - Pochard 424,Tufted Duck 250,Shelduck 21,Teal 100,Goldfinch 1,Yellowhammer 4.I didn`t count the Pochard at Leybourne.