The Stour Valley list for 2019 stands at 87 species so far.
January 10th
Birding at Grove Ferry 15.40-16.20 produced 1 Grey Heron, 1 Water Pipit, c30 Lapwing, 10 Marsh Harrier, 3 Ring-necked Parakeets, 20 Corn Bunting, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 145 Cormorant, 2 ringtail Hen Harrier, 1 Redshank, c30 Linnet, 3 Mute Swan, 1 Great-white Egret flying towards Stodmarsh,1 Kingfisher, 1 Water Rail and 1 Woodcock.
(Marc Heath)