ADUR ESTUARY: GREAT WHITE EGRET between tollbridge and railway 10.10-10.15am then flew east. Also c100 Lapwings, three Dunlin, 10 Turnstones, a Little Grebe, a Kingfisher and good numbers of Redshanks and Great Black-backed Gulls (SOS).
LADYWELL: Birds processed during ringing included two new Firecrests, a Blackcap, eight Chiffchaffs, two Goldcrests and 14 Long-tailed Tits. Also a Buzzard, a Moorhen, two Green Woodpeckers, a Great Spotted Woodpecker, 20 Goldfinches and a Grey Wagtail (SW et al).
FERRING RIFE: Black Redstart at caravan site (GJ).
29th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY [between tollbridge and cement works]: Two Little Grebes, four Little Egrets, a Cormorant, a Buzzard, three Moorhens, 13 Lapwings, eight Redshanks, 100 Common Gulls, a Kestrel, a Redwing and a Reed Bunting (SOS).
28th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: 66 Snipe, a Greenshank, 70 Redshanks, a Curlew, a 2cy Mediterranean Gull, a Kingfisher and a Rock Pipit on saltings (SOS). Also 32 Teal, three Grey Herons, 11 Lapwings and two Grey Wagtails (BirdTrack).
FINDON PARK FARM: Three Buzzards, two Kestrels, six Skylarks, a Mistle Thrush, a Pied Wagtail, three Meadow Pipits and five Yellowhammers (BirdTrack).
HIGH SALVINGTON: Blackcap (BirdTrack).
SHOREHAM: Two Grey Wagtails (SOS).
SHOREHAM HARBOUR: A Purple Sandpiper, two Turnstones and three Lesser Black-backed Gulls (BirdTrack).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Three Mute Swans, eight Little Grebes, a Kingfisher, a Stonechat, a Grey Heron, three or more Little Egrets, two Redshanks and four Turnstones (SOS).
FINDON PARK FARM: Three Buzzards, two Kestrels, six Skylarks, a Mistle Thrush, a Pied Wagtail, three Meadow Pipits and five Yellowhammers (BirdTrack).
HIGH SALVINGTON: Blackcap (BirdTrack).
SHOREHAM: Two Grey Wagtails (SOS).
SHOREHAM HARBOUR: A Purple Sandpiper, two Turnstones and three Lesser Black-backed Gulls (BirdTrack).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Three Mute Swans, eight Little Grebes, a Kingfisher, a Stonechat, a Grey Heron, three or more Little Egrets, two Redshanks and four Turnstones (SOS).
27th November 2019
BROOKLANDS PARK: Two Firecrests, five Goldcrests, a Chiffchaff, a Cetti's Warbler and a Pheasant (SOS).
CLAPHAM WOOD: Redwing (BirdTrack).
SHOREHAM HARBOUR: A Purple Sandpiper, six Turnstones and a Kingfisher (BirdTrack).
STEYNING: Treecreeper in garden on Hillside Terrace (SOS).
CLAPHAM WOOD: Redwing (BirdTrack).
SHOREHAM HARBOUR: A Purple Sandpiper, six Turnstones and a Kingfisher (BirdTrack).
STEYNING: Treecreeper in garden on Hillside Terrace (SOS).
26th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: 35 Teal, a Grey Heron, a Little Egret, 35 Redshanks and a Kingfisher (BirdTrack).
SHOREHAM HARBOUR: Two Purple Sandpipers on wooden jetty at harbour mouth, Turnstone (SOS). Also Rock Pipit (Facebook).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: A Kingfisher and a Redshank (Facebook).
SHOREHAM HARBOUR: Two Purple Sandpipers on wooden jetty at harbour mouth, Turnstone (SOS). Also Rock Pipit (Facebook).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: A Kingfisher and a Redshank (Facebook).
25th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: Four Lapwings, five Redshanks, a Kingfisher and six Meadow Pipits (BirdTrack).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: 25 Lapwings (BirdTrack).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: 25 Lapwings (BirdTrack).
24th November 2019
DURRINGTON: Kingfisher along stream at Northbrook College (SOS).
LADYWELL: A Firecrest, six Chiffchaffs, a Great Spotted Woodpecker and 11 Long-tailed Tits were among birds processed during the morning's ringing session. A Cetti's Warbler and five Goldcrests were also noted (SW et al).
STEYNING: Male Blackcap in garden at Highland Croft (SOS).
WORTHING : Five Red-throated Divers offshore between Worthing Pier & Widewater, seems to be a regular wader roost on beach opposite Brooklands with numbers building up currently minimum 30+ Ringed Plovers, 30+ Dunlin & 15 Turnstones. Also a Grey Wagtail on beach there and late Sandwich Tern
LADYWELL: A Firecrest, six Chiffchaffs, a Great Spotted Woodpecker and 11 Long-tailed Tits were among birds processed during the morning's ringing session. A Cetti's Warbler and five Goldcrests were also noted (SW et al).
STEYNING: Male Blackcap in garden at Highland Croft (SOS).
WORTHING : Five Red-throated Divers offshore between Worthing Pier & Widewater, seems to be a regular wader roost on beach opposite Brooklands with numbers building up currently minimum 30+ Ringed Plovers, 30+ Dunlin & 15 Turnstones. Also a Grey Wagtail on beach there and late Sandwich Tern
En route two Blackcaps in garden along Grand Avenue (NO)
23rd November 2019
SHOREHAM HARBOUR: Two Purple Sandpipers still on old jetty, plus c40 Greenfinches (SOS).
22nd November 2019
SHOREHAM: Blackcap at The Cygnets (BirdTrack). Three Purple Sandpipers on harbour arm (Facebook).
21st November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: Knot by tollbridge, Rock Pipit and Kingfisher, four Grey Plovers, 70 Lapwings, a Little Grebe, and c12 each of Dunlin, Ringed Plover and Redshank (SOS).
ANGMERING: Three Blackcaps (BirdTrack).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Kingfisher (SOS).
ANGMERING: Three Blackcaps (BirdTrack).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Kingfisher (SOS).
20th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: Adult Yellow-legged Gull south of toll bridge and two Kingfishers (SOS). Also 31 Teal, four Grey Herons, 10 Oystercatchers, eight Ringed Plovers, 14 Turnstones, six Dunlin, 17 Redshanks, a Greenshank, 94 Lapwings, 30 Linnets, a Little Egret, a Reed Bunting, three Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 230 Common Gulls and 15 Great Black-backed Gulls (BirdTrack).
BOTOLPHS: 11 Snipe in field on west side of River Adur between Botolphs and Upper Beeding (BirdTrack).
BROOKLANDS PARK: Firecrest, two Chiffchaffs and Goldcrest. Also four Little Grebes and 11 Teal (SOS).
BOTOLPHS: 11 Snipe in field on west side of River Adur between Botolphs and Upper Beeding (BirdTrack).
BROOKLANDS PARK: Firecrest, two Chiffchaffs and Goldcrest. Also four Little Grebes and 11 Teal (SOS).
19th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: Seven Grey Herons, 25 Redshanks and a Kingfisher (BirdTrack).
SHOREHAM: Ring Ouzel reported at Buckingham Park (BirdTrack).
STEYNING DOWNLAND: Two Red-legged Partridges, three Marsh Tits, 37 Skylarks, six Goldcrests, three Nuthatches, a Treecreeper, a Redwing, a Mistle Thrush, six Song Thrushes, nine Meadow Pipits, two Pied Wagtails, four Corn Buntings, 14 Yellowhammers, four Reed Buntings and a Bullfinch (BirdTrack).
SHOREHAM: Ring Ouzel reported at Buckingham Park (BirdTrack).
STEYNING DOWNLAND: Two Red-legged Partridges, three Marsh Tits, 37 Skylarks, six Goldcrests, three Nuthatches, a Treecreeper, a Redwing, a Mistle Thrush, six Song Thrushes, nine Meadow Pipits, two Pied Wagtails, four Corn Buntings, 14 Yellowhammers, four Reed Buntings and a Bullfinch (BirdTrack).
18th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: 20 Teal, four Grey Herons, 50 Lapwings, a Curlew, two Dunlin, 12 Snipe, 30 Redshanks and a Kingfisher (BirdTrack).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Five Little Grebes, two Redshanks, a Kingfisher and two Stonechats (SOS).
WORTHING: c500 Starlings and three Turnstones at pier. 7 Collared Doves in a West Worthing garden (SOS).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Five Little Grebes, two Redshanks, a Kingfisher and two Stonechats (SOS).
WORTHING: c500 Starlings and three Turnstones at pier. 7 Collared Doves in a West Worthing garden (SOS).
17th November 2019
CISSBURY RING: Ringing efforts produced three Firecrests, 10 Goldcrests and a Bullfinch of note.A Red Kite and two Kestrels were also seen (VB et al).
16th November 2019
EAST PRESTON: Black Redstart (G.Kinnard).
HIGH SALVINGTON: Sparrowhawk, three Redwings and a Mistle Thrush (BirdTrack).
HIGH SALVINGTON: Sparrowhawk, three Redwings and a Mistle Thrush (BirdTrack).
14th November 2019
CHURCH HILL, FINDON: Two Firecrests and Mistle Thrush (BirdTrack).
HIGH SALVINGTON: Tawny Owl and 12 Fieldfares (BirdTrack).
SOMPTING ABBOTTS: Tawny Owl (BirdTrack).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Six Little Grebes, Little Egret and Kingfisher (BirdTrack).
HIGH SALVINGTON: Tawny Owl and 12 Fieldfares (BirdTrack).
SOMPTING ABBOTTS: Tawny Owl (BirdTrack).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Six Little Grebes, Little Egret and Kingfisher (BirdTrack).
13th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: Six Grey Herons, Little Egret, nine Oystercatchers, 12 Turnstones and eight Redshanks (BirdTrack).
ANGMERING PARK ESTATE: A limited venture into the Angmering Park Estate featured a noisy Raven, a flyover redpoll, two more Firecrests, a Treecreeper, a couple of Nuthatches, etc. A Red-legged Partridge was heard beyond the woodland (DKC).
BROOKLANDS PARK: Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, six Teal, Firecrest, and a few Chiffchaffs and a Goldcrests (SOS).
LADYWELL: Five Firecrests, Grey Wagtail, Redwing, 13 Goldcrests and Skylark (BirdTrack).
PATCHING: 23 Long-tailed Tits at Patching Pond. At Patching Hill I found a Firecrest, a Red Kite, two Buzzards, four Yellowhammers, two Bullfinches and three Skylarks. A Song Thrush was in voice (DKC).
NO MAN'S LAND AREA: In the late afternoon I visited the downs near No Man's Land. I realised I'd picked a bad vantage point for scanning for raptors but it was too late to change. Two Grey Partridges and four Red-legged Partridges were the best on offer (DKC).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Kingfisher (SOS).
ANGMERING PARK ESTATE: A limited venture into the Angmering Park Estate featured a noisy Raven, a flyover redpoll, two more Firecrests, a Treecreeper, a couple of Nuthatches, etc. A Red-legged Partridge was heard beyond the woodland (DKC).
BROOKLANDS PARK: Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, six Teal, Firecrest, and a few Chiffchaffs and a Goldcrests (SOS).
LADYWELL: Five Firecrests, Grey Wagtail, Redwing, 13 Goldcrests and Skylark (BirdTrack).
PATCHING: 23 Long-tailed Tits at Patching Pond. At Patching Hill I found a Firecrest, a Red Kite, two Buzzards, four Yellowhammers, two Bullfinches and three Skylarks. A Song Thrush was in voice (DKC).
NO MAN'S LAND AREA: In the late afternoon I visited the downs near No Man's Land. I realised I'd picked a bad vantage point for scanning for raptors but it was too late to change. Two Grey Partridges and four Red-legged Partridges were the best on offer (DKC).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Kingfisher (SOS).
12th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, two Snipe, two Grey Plovers, Curlew, 20 Teal, 100 Lapwings, 50 Redshanks, two Little Egrets, Stonechat, Grey Wagtail and three Meadow Pipits (SOS/BirdTrack).
GORING GAP: This morning's visit was terribly quiet. I gave the sea a chance but the only birds moving were four Common Gulls west. The beach held a Redshank, as well as a few Grey Plovers, Turnstones, Dunlin and Sanderling but these were pushed off by the tide and dog-walkers before I could count them properly. The highlights were two Firecrests along Ilex Avenue and a pair of Grey Wagtails. A Sparrowhawk and a Kestrel toured the fields, which held 31 Skylarks, 10 Pied Wagtails, a Meadow Pipit, six Mediterranean Gulls and a further eight Common Gulls. 17 Greenfinches was a decent count. Two Stonechats and three Goldcrests were among the other birds noted (DKC).
SHOREHAM FORT: Purple Sandpiper 10am-10.30am; also Rock Pipit and Chiffchaff (SOS). Also 20 Turnstones, Grey Wagtail and 20 Greenfinches (BirdTrack).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: SHORT-EARED OWL briefly in morning, six Little Grebes and Kingfisher. Three Common Scoters offshore (SOS).
GORING GAP: This morning's visit was terribly quiet. I gave the sea a chance but the only birds moving were four Common Gulls west. The beach held a Redshank, as well as a few Grey Plovers, Turnstones, Dunlin and Sanderling but these were pushed off by the tide and dog-walkers before I could count them properly. The highlights were two Firecrests along Ilex Avenue and a pair of Grey Wagtails. A Sparrowhawk and a Kestrel toured the fields, which held 31 Skylarks, 10 Pied Wagtails, a Meadow Pipit, six Mediterranean Gulls and a further eight Common Gulls. 17 Greenfinches was a decent count. Two Stonechats and three Goldcrests were among the other birds noted (DKC).
SHOREHAM FORT: Purple Sandpiper 10am-10.30am; also Rock Pipit and Chiffchaff (SOS). Also 20 Turnstones, Grey Wagtail and 20 Greenfinches (BirdTrack).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: SHORT-EARED OWL briefly in morning, six Little Grebes and Kingfisher. Three Common Scoters offshore (SOS).
11th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: A visit during the rising tide this morning produced a Rock Pipit, a Snipe, two Grey Plovers, 20 Teal, a Cetti's Warbler, a Little Grebe, 60 Linnets, six Skylarks, two Stonechats, two Grey Wagtails, a Reed Bunting, 15 Redshanks, 85 Lapwings, a Little Egret, five Grey Herons, two Mute Swans, five Common Gulls, three Song Thrushes, three Meadow Pipits and a Buzzard (DKC).
BROOKLANDS PARK: An afternoon visit to Brooklands with 4 species of tit including a Coal Tit in the northern section of the park. In the sallow island copse were 5 Chiffchaff and 3 Firecrest. No sign of yesterday's Goosander. Shoreham Fort: zero offshore and only a single Turnstone. 14 Greenfinch on the fence by the lookout tower. Photo of some of the Greenfinches (SOS).
SOMPTING: A Woodcock was recently found in a garden, taken into care and released the following morning (Facebook).
BROOKLANDS PARK: An afternoon visit to Brooklands with 4 species of tit including a Coal Tit in the northern section of the park. In the sallow island copse were 5 Chiffchaff and 3 Firecrest. No sign of yesterday's Goosander. Shoreham Fort: zero offshore and only a single Turnstone. 14 Greenfinch on the fence by the lookout tower. Photo of some of the Greenfinches (SOS).
SOMPTING: A Woodcock was recently found in a garden, taken into care and released the following morning (Facebook).
8th November 2019
ANGMERING PARK: HEN HARRIER (RBA).
BROOKLANDS PARK: A Brambling, two Siskins, a Linnet and two Meadow Pipits flew over during my walk around the park this morning. At the lake, a Kingfisher dashed into overhanging vegetation and two Grey Wagtails were vocal. The Mute Swan family was still complete and two Little Grebes were diving at the edges. A Sparrowhawk was bothered by a Carrion Crow and a Grey Heron flew from the stream. Three Cetti's Warblers were heard, though only two were singing, as was a Treecreeper. Two Turnstones were on the adjacent beach. Four Song Thrushes included one with a white longest tertial on its left wing, extensive white feathering on the breast and white 'thighs'. I was surprised to count 10 Chiffchaffs, including a flock of five in the sallow clump, and nine Goldcrests were dotted around. Three Great Spotted Woodpeckers and a Green Woodpecker also made their presence known. I counted at least 28 Coots and seven Moorhens on the lake (DKC). Also two Firecrests (BirdTrack).
WEST TARRING ALLOTMENTS: A male Vagrant Emperor dragonfly at the north-east end early afternoon (DKC/IA).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Greenshank, three Mute Swans, Little Egret, Oystercatcher, Stonechat and two Pied Wagtails (BirdTrack).
BROOKLANDS PARK: A Brambling, two Siskins, a Linnet and two Meadow Pipits flew over during my walk around the park this morning. At the lake, a Kingfisher dashed into overhanging vegetation and two Grey Wagtails were vocal. The Mute Swan family was still complete and two Little Grebes were diving at the edges. A Sparrowhawk was bothered by a Carrion Crow and a Grey Heron flew from the stream. Three Cetti's Warblers were heard, though only two were singing, as was a Treecreeper. Two Turnstones were on the adjacent beach. Four Song Thrushes included one with a white longest tertial on its left wing, extensive white feathering on the breast and white 'thighs'. I was surprised to count 10 Chiffchaffs, including a flock of five in the sallow clump, and nine Goldcrests were dotted around. Three Great Spotted Woodpeckers and a Green Woodpecker also made their presence known. I counted at least 28 Coots and seven Moorhens on the lake (DKC). Also two Firecrests (BirdTrack).
WEST TARRING ALLOTMENTS: A male Vagrant Emperor dragonfly at the north-east end early afternoon (DKC/IA).
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| male Vagrant Emperor at West Tarring Allotments |
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Greenshank, three Mute Swans, Little Egret, Oystercatcher, Stonechat and two Pied Wagtails (BirdTrack).
7th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: 90 Lapwings, Grey Plover, Little Grebe, Kingfisher, Cetti's Warbler, two Stonechats (SOS).
BROOKLANDS PLEASURE PARK: Cetti's Warbler, two Firecrests, two Stonechats, Grey Wagtail, Coal Tit, six Chiffchaffs, two Goldcrests, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker (SOS).
GORING GAP: Black Redstart, Grey Plover, two Gannets, 11 Oystercatchers, 17 Turnstones, 263 Black-headed Gulls, two Mediterranean Gulls, 50 Common Gulls, Kestrel, 17 Skylarks and 12 Pied Wagtails (BirdTrack).
NORTH GORING GAP: Black Redstart, Grey Heron, 22 Skylarks and 24 Pied Wagtails (BirdTrack).
SHOREHAM HARBOUR: Peregrine flew east (SOS).
STEYNING ROUNDHILL: Ringtail HEN HARRIER on downs to south, plus Raven and two Red Kites (SOS).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Five Little Grebes, four Dark-bellied Brent Geese (SOS).
BROOKLANDS PLEASURE PARK: Cetti's Warbler, two Firecrests, two Stonechats, Grey Wagtail, Coal Tit, six Chiffchaffs, two Goldcrests, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker (SOS).
GORING GAP: Black Redstart, Grey Plover, two Gannets, 11 Oystercatchers, 17 Turnstones, 263 Black-headed Gulls, two Mediterranean Gulls, 50 Common Gulls, Kestrel, 17 Skylarks and 12 Pied Wagtails (BirdTrack).
NORTH GORING GAP: Black Redstart, Grey Heron, 22 Skylarks and 24 Pied Wagtails (BirdTrack).
SHOREHAM HARBOUR: Peregrine flew east (SOS).
STEYNING ROUNDHILL: Ringtail HEN HARRIER on downs to south, plus Raven and two Red Kites (SOS).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Five Little Grebes, four Dark-bellied Brent Geese (SOS).
6th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: Five Grey Plovers, 26 Ringed Plovers, 84 Lapwings, 14 Redshanks, Grey Heron, Stonechat, three Meadow Pipits and Dunlin (SOS).
STEYNING ROUNDHILL: Ringtail HEN HARRIER below corn drier, plus SHORT-EARED OWL, c30 Corn Buntings, six Yellowhammers, Reed Bunting and six Stonechats (SOS).
STEYNING ROUNDHILL: Ringtail HEN HARRIER below corn drier, plus SHORT-EARED OWL, c30 Corn Buntings, six Yellowhammers, Reed Bunting and six Stonechats (SOS).
5th November 2019
ADUR ESTUARY: GOOSANDER, two Teal, three Grey Herons, 10+ Little Egrets, nine Oystercatchers, 11 Turnstones, four Redshanks, 85 Lapwings, two Buzzards, 230 Black-headed Gulls, 50 Common Gulls, 13 Great Black-backed Gulls, Kingfisher, Chiffchaff, two Stonechats, three Pied Wagtails, Song Thrush (BirdTrack).
BROOKLANDS PLEASURE PARK: Brambling, Firecrest, two Stonechats, a few Chiffchaffs (SOS).
SHOREHAM HARBOUR: redhead GOOSANDER (SOS).
STEYNING: Spent a couple of hours on the Downs above Steyning this afternoon - just a slow amble between the farmer's memorial and No Man's Land and back, but most hoped-for raptors put in an appearance. Ended up with 7 species - Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Red Kite, Peregrine, Hen Harrier and Marsh Harrier. Quite brief views of the 2 latter.... The ringtail HEN HARRIER was in view for no more than a minute, before disappearing over a hill heading E, and never to be seen again. The Marsh Harrier just went fast overhead heading due S until lost from view. Small passerines were relatively few.... Quite a lot of Skylarks, plus a few each of Meadow Pipits, Goldfinch, Linnet and Dunnocks, but didn't see or hear a single bunting (SOS). Also MARSH HARRIER at Steyning Roundhill, plus Red Kite, 40 Skylarks, Sparrowhawk and six Stonechats (BirdTrack). Between Bostal Chalkpit and Monarch's Way a Golden Plover, three Red-legged Partridges, 45 Skylarks, three Stonechts, Redwing, two Song Thrushes, Corn Bunting, four Yellowhammers and four Reed Buntings (BirdTrack).
BROOKLANDS PLEASURE PARK: Brambling, Firecrest, two Stonechats, a few Chiffchaffs (SOS).
SHOREHAM HARBOUR: redhead GOOSANDER (SOS).
STEYNING: Spent a couple of hours on the Downs above Steyning this afternoon - just a slow amble between the farmer's memorial and No Man's Land and back, but most hoped-for raptors put in an appearance. Ended up with 7 species - Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Red Kite, Peregrine, Hen Harrier and Marsh Harrier. Quite brief views of the 2 latter.... The ringtail HEN HARRIER was in view for no more than a minute, before disappearing over a hill heading E, and never to be seen again. The Marsh Harrier just went fast overhead heading due S until lost from view. Small passerines were relatively few.... Quite a lot of Skylarks, plus a few each of Meadow Pipits, Goldfinch, Linnet and Dunnocks, but didn't see or hear a single bunting (SOS). Also MARSH HARRIER at Steyning Roundhill, plus Red Kite, 40 Skylarks, Sparrowhawk and six Stonechats (BirdTrack). Between Bostal Chalkpit and Monarch's Way a Golden Plover, three Red-legged Partridges, 45 Skylarks, three Stonechts, Redwing, two Song Thrushes, Corn Bunting, four Yellowhammers and four Reed Buntings (BirdTrack).
4th November 2019
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Adult Little Gull flew west offshore, two Kingfishers, Redshank, six Little Grebes and two Dark-bellied Brent Geese (SOS).
3rd November 2019
CISSBURY RING: Birds trapped during ringing included six Blackbirds, two Blackcaps, two Bullfinches, a Chaffinches, six Dunnocks, two Firecrests, nine Goldcrests, a Long-tailed Tit, two Robins and four Wrens; also Vagrant Emperor dragonfly (VB/PD).
LANCING: At 12.45 there were two ringtail HEN HARRIERS briefly hunting the field to the north of Lancing Ring. Also saw one bird here on 29th October (SOS).
LANCING: At 12.45 there were two ringtail HEN HARRIERS briefly hunting the field to the north of Lancing Ring. Also saw one bird here on 29th October (SOS).
1st November 2019
ANGMERING: I opened my back door at about 6:30 this morning, just as a Woodcock
landed on the patio. Unfortunately it took one look at me and flew off
again. A good start to the day and a welcome but unexpected first for my
Angmering garden (SOS).
SHOREHAM FORT: 30 Greenfinches this morning; also two Kingfishers and a few Meadow Pipits (SOS).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Six Common Scoters on sea, two Dark-bellied Brent Geese fle west, Stonechat, Kingfisher and a few Meadow Pipits (SOS).
SHOREHAM FORT: 30 Greenfinches this morning; also two Kingfishers and a few Meadow Pipits (SOS).
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Six Common Scoters on sea, two Dark-bellied Brent Geese fle west, Stonechat, Kingfisher and a few Meadow Pipits (SOS).
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