Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

30th January 2006, Monday

A Raven was an unexpected visitor to the Beach Reserve this morning. It was last seen heading along the coast towards the Old Lifeboat House.
A few additional highlights this afternoon, at Castle Water 2 Bittern, 4 Smew (2 drakes), Goldeneye, Kingfisher and a Marsh Harrier. In the fields at the north end of Castle Water 15 Ruff, 170 Lapwing, 44 Golden Plover and 88 Canada Goose.