A distinctive and well-marked Black Brant was present amongst the 900 dark-bellied Brent Geese on the marshes and mudflats between Stonebridge and Pye's Hall.   One pale-bellied bird was also seen.   130 Shelducks and 55 Mallard were noted and 15 Teal north at sea and 2 Whooper Swans south over the realignment area.   Waders were 120 Redshanks, 40 Curlews, 20 Grey Plovers, 80 Oystercatchers, 50 Knot, 100 Dunlin and 100 Sanderlings.   A Woodcock came in from the sea.
     
      Thrushes around Stonebridge were 30 Blackbirds, 12 Fieldfares, 6 Redwings, Song Thrush and Robin.   Also recorded were 5 Little Egrets, 25 Rock Pipits, at least 2 Lapland Buntings and a Peregrine.

      At the south end there were 42 Whooper Swans and 12 Mute Swans.