The latest reports are from the Bald Eagles and the Egrets.  The Eagles usually leap into a commanding lead ... however, this year they were "under par" and have only just got their noses in front by finding 2 more species than the Muppets' 103, Bonnie & Clyde are now third with 95, (without leaving Thorney & Pilsea!), the Egrets jump into fourth with 93, Wild Park Wanderers have 90, the Hen Harriers 89, The TQ01ers 76 and bringing up the rear as always, the Henfield Birders on 59 - see  Reports on the Sightings pages. 
 
So far four of the six teams who also did the Race last year have beaten their 2009 totals - well done. Those who were able to complete the race in the first few days of the year did well, as did the Egrets, but the Bald Eagles had their lowest ever total, having had to postpone their race to 17th due to treacherous driving conditions the previous weekend. Looks like East Sussex did better than the west this past weekend. And it's great to have two new teams involved (Bonnie & Clyde and the TQ01ers)
 
Thanks to all who have competed - I look forward to receiving full species accounts and sponsor money!

Val Bentley.