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 |
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