2 Bittern herald in a new decade
2 Bittern showing well on the main lake N shore and reservoir lagoon N shore.
2 Bittern - main lake N shore (Dulverton hide), reservoir lagoon N shore (Wildside Hide)
4 Snipe - grazing marsh
4 Pintail - reservoir lagoon, main lake
1 Chiffchaff - sheltered lagoon
1 Goldeneye - main lake
December bird highlights: Jack Snipe, Bittern, Goldeneye, Yellow-legged Gull, Pintail, Water Rail, Caspian Gull, Stonechat, Skylark, Water Pipit, Lesser Redpoll, Chiffchaff.
Amphibians: Smooth Newt found on 20th December (not usually seen until the spring).
Unseasonally early flowering plants: Marsh Marigold, Cowslip, Ragwort, Daisy.
