1,420 Cormorant headed out fishing en masse early on. Heading north 12 Brent & 7 Red-throated Diver plus a Great Crested Grebe headed into the river. A Ringed Plover on the beach in the milder conditions will be local male checking on his patch. With the ground defrosted & soaking wet following yesterday evenings rain the local Blackies & Robins are back out foraging in the open areas rather than skulking under the bushes.