14th February, 2011. Birling Gap. Sunny periods, mild & clear WSW 3.

Doreen and myself did a sea-watch from 07.35 - 08.50, in nice conditions but very little on the move. We also did the lane at Birling. Following were seen:

Red Throated Diver 16(6 E, 4 W & 6 on the sea)

Great Crested Grebe 11 on the sea.

Gannet 17 E (including 1 immature).

Goose sp. 2 E

Shelduck 1 W

Common Gull 300 Birling area.

Kittiwake 20 W

Auk sp.10 on the sea.

Guillemot 2 on the sea.

Razorbill 1 on the sea.

Long Tailed Tit A party of 11 moved W. up the lane at Birling.

Snowdrops in flower amongst the bushes at Birling Gap.