January 22nd 2019

GORING GAP: The 2CY Snow Bunting was still showing well on the beach this morning, while three Reed Buntings were a nice bonus by the blocked road. Two adult Mediterranean Gulls were in the roost field. The usual waders on the beach included 120 Dunlin, while the sea offered a Dark-bellied Brent Goose, three Red-throated Divers, five Red-breasted Mergansers, 15 Great Crested Grebes, 21 auks, four Kittiwakes and four Gannets. DKC
In the afternoon the Snow Bunting was still performing well, a Treecreeper in the lower plantation was also noteworthy NB

2CY female Snow Bunting DKC

2CY Snow Bunting DKC

FERRING RIFE : Between the footbridge and Country Centre bridge at Ferring there were  four Chiffchaffs feeding along the banks of the Rife. A Little Grebe was  in the Rife. There has been a Water Rail regularly to the north of the  road bridge although not seen today. CH