The Stour Valley list for 2019 stands at 83 species so far.
January 5th
Stodmarsh this morning 4.45 am, 7 Tawny Owl, 1 showed well on branch above road for a few seconds, 2 Grey Heron, c120 Greylag Geese, 3 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Water Rail, 1 Water Pipit, 1 Barn Owl, 2 ringtail Hen Harrier, 2 Little Egret, 4 Goldcrest, 1 Buzzard and 15 Marsh Harrier. Collard's had a drake Goldeneye. Grove Ramp had 1 Great-white Egret and 1 Black-tailed Godwit.
(Marc Heath)