Bewick's swan numbers on the ARC pit rose to 60+ in the middle of the week and a single whooper swan was spotted with them on the 8th. With most of the pits frozen over on Sunday 15 goosanders and 21 smew were gathered on New Diggings. Although yesterday's snow meant we didn't have many visitors those that did venture out were all rewarded with sightings of bitterns. Six woodcocks were seen yesterday including four at the ARC willow trail.