Report from Colchester RSPB Local Group

Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Little Egret, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Brent Goose, Shelduck, Mallard, Gadwall, Pintail, Shoveler, Wigeon, Teal, Tufted Duck, Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Kestrel, Peregrine, Merlin, Pheasant, Moorhen, Coot, Oystercatcher, Ringed Plover, Golden Plover, Lapwing, Dunlin, Knot, Turnstone, Ruff, Redshank, Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Snipe, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Common Gull, Woodpigeon, Short-eared Owl (5), Kingfisher, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Pied Wagtail, Dunnock, Robin, Stonechat, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Bearded Tit, Magpie, Jackdaw, Rook, Carrion Crow, Starling, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Reed Bunting (62 species).

We also spotted Hares and Rabbits.