January 2002 Summary
A bitterly cold start to the month was followed by an extremely wet spell, however, the birds were in good numbers when they were present. Highlights included five Pintail at the start of the month, several Shoveler on many dates. A Merlin was recorded early in the month, and the Peregrine was also seen.
| Species | Highest Count | Date | Notes |
| Moorhen | 8 | 9th | |
| Coot | 17 | 5th | |
| Canada Goose | c.350 | 6th | |
| Black Headed Gull | c.340 | 3rd | |
| Mute Swan | 3 | 12-13th | Two present for second half on the month |
| Wigeon | c.150 | 3rd | |
| Teal | c.80 | 3rd | |
| Pochard | 23 | 30th | |
| Tufted Duck | 18 | 26th | |
| Mallard | c.210 | 3rd | |
| Pintail | 5 | 3rd | 3 males and 2 females |
| Shoveler | 15 | 5th | |
| Great Crested Grebe | 22 | 17th | |
| Little Grebe | 1 | 9th | |
| Cormorant | 58 | 13th | |
| Stonechat | 1 | 5th | Single male |
| Yellowhammer | 1 | 16th | |
| Marsh Tit | 2 | 16th | |
| Snipe | 7 | 26th | |
| Coal Tit | 1 | 16th | |
| Common Gull | 118 | 16th | |
| Herring Gull | c.130 | 3rd | |
| Lesser Black Backed Gull | 6 | 30th | |
| Merlin | 1 | 6th | |
| Peregrine | 1 | 9th | |
| Buzzard | 2 | 26th | |
| Meadow Pipit | 23 | 16th | |
| Fieldfare | c.30 | 16th | |
| Mistle Thrush | 1 | 5th | |
| Song Thrush | 1 | 17th | |
| Redwing | 15 | 16th | |
| Siskin | 14 | 16th | |
| Redpoll | 7 | 3rd | |
| Bullfinch | 2 | 13th | |
| Great Spotted Woodpecker | 2 | 16th | |
| Stock Dove | 1 | 9th | |
| Collared Dove | 1 | 12th | |
| Lapwing | c.120 | 26th | Flew over heading northwards |
| Grey Heron | 2 | 12th | |
| Little Egret | 2 | 3rd | |
| Nuthatch | 1 | 16th |