27th November, 2010 Pett Level & Castle Water

First visited Pett Level with David & Barry and met up with Tony & Mike. No sign of the Grey Phalarope so after a short period moved onto Castle Water, visited the viewing platform , then walked to the hide and back. Drove back to Pett Level before leaving for home, highlights:

Red Throated Diver 2

Bittern 1 (Castle Water)

Brent Goose 1

Pintail 5 (including 1 drake leucistic bird)

Good numbers of Teal, Wigeon, Gadwall & Shovelers

Goldeneye 1

Velvet Scoter party of 20+ off Pett Level

Marsh Harrier 5 (2 Pett Levels & 3 Castle Water).

Peregrine 1

Water Rail 1 (Castle Water)

Water Rail at Castle Water.

Pintail on Castle Water