Freston WeBS count

Today we had freezing conditions again with overnight snow up to three inches deep.  So far, there has not been much let up in these severe weather conditions.  As a reminder, our waterbirds are daily living on a knife edge without having to contend with such harsh weather conditions.  It is imperative that these birds are not disturbed. I was involved in the monthly Water Bird Survey (WeBS); my count section was on the Orwell at Freston.  The shoreline was frozen; however, a few birds flew in to roost, which included 320 Black-tailed Godwits, 55 Oystercatchers, 70 Redshanks, 120 Dunlins, 15 Turnstones and 105 Shelducks.





Black-tailed Godwits coming to roost