GORING: Hobby flew over in evening. SOS
WORTHING: Two Lesser Black-backed Gulls and three Swifts were over the garden. David Campbell
30th July 2020
CISSBURY RING: Lovely day walking around the Monarchs Way paths and Cissbury Ring. Best birds were 1 Whinchat, 2 Redstart, Hobby and 100s of Swift. 18 species of butterfly including 2 Clouded Yellow, 2 Dark Green Fritillary, 1 Brown Argus and lots of Wall Browns. Chris and Juliet Moore
DURRINGTON REC: A Willow Warbler in sub-song was heard early morning in the east side, a Clouded Yellow butterfly was seen in the afternoon, only my 2nd record here. Nick Bond
FERRING RIFE: Thirty species logged this morning incuded: Little Egret 8, Grey Heron 2, Sparrowhawk one, Swallow 6, Sand Martin 2, Willow Warbler 4, Chiffchaff one, Whitethroat 5, Lesser Whitethroat one, Garden Warbler one, Blackcap 4, Pied Wagtail 10 (in paddocks) Greenfinch 4. Clive Hope
STEEP DOWN: ringtail HEN HARRIER still on south side. SOS
Common Redstart and Whinchat at Cissbury Ring (Chris&Juliet Moore)
DURRINGTON REC: A Willow Warbler in sub-song was heard early morning in the east side, a Clouded Yellow butterfly was seen in the afternoon, only my 2nd record here. Nick Bond
FERRING RIFE: Thirty species logged this morning incuded: Little Egret 8, Grey Heron 2, Sparrowhawk one, Swallow 6, Sand Martin 2, Willow Warbler 4, Chiffchaff one, Whitethroat 5, Lesser Whitethroat one, Garden Warbler one, Blackcap 4, Pied Wagtail 10 (in paddocks) Greenfinch 4. Clive Hope
STEEP DOWN: ringtail HEN HARRIER still on south side. SOS
Swifts in Worthing
Swifts are back! These urban specialists and all-round incredible birds can be enjoyed from your home even during the lockdown. Please record sightings of Swifts using BirdTrack and as summer progresses look out for active nests, low flying parties and 'bangers' (where prospecting Swifts brush against potential nest sites in flight, to check whether they're vacant). Make a special point of reporting these observations on BirdTrack, along with the relevant breeding code.
We were planning on launching a thorough Swift survey across Worthing town this summer but this is not feasible during the COVID-19 outbreak. We can still develop our understanding of our local Swifts though, so keep your eyes snd ears peeled at home and during your exercise, and please put what you see on BirdTrack!
29th July 2020
THE DOWNS nr STEEP DOWN: ringtail HEN HARRIER still NE of Steep Down over game strips south of Annington Hill Barn 9.40am only TQ.171.084; also three Whinchats, a Wheatear and several Corn Buntings, Stonechats, Willow Warblers, four Swifts, two Red Kites, etc. Also Clouded Yellow SOS
LADYWELL: GRASSHOPPER WARBLER, 100 Willow Warblers, three Garden Warblers, 20 House Martins, Sparrowhawk, two Swallows and six Cetti's Warblers. Bt
SOMPTING: Two Willow Warblers and two Lesser Whitethroats to north. Bt
WORTHING: Wheatear at Splashpoint. SOS
LADYWELL: GRASSHOPPER WARBLER, 100 Willow Warblers, three Garden Warblers, 20 House Martins, Sparrowhawk, two Swallows and six Cetti's Warblers. Bt
SOMPTING: Two Willow Warblers and two Lesser Whitethroats to north. Bt
WORTHING: Wheatear at Splashpoint. SOS
28th July 2020
THE DOWNS NEAR STEEP DOWN: ringtail HEN HARRIER NE of Steep Down over game strips south of Annington Hill Barn this morning TQ.171.084. SOS
WORTHING: Two CROSSBILLS flew over Boundary Road early morning. David Campbell
WORTHING: Two CROSSBILLS flew over Boundary Road early morning. David Campbell
27th July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY: Two Ringed Plovers, a Dunlin, three or more Whimbrel, two Sandwich Terns, Lapwing, Little Egret, Oystercatcher, a Sparrowhawk, a juvenile Lesser Black-backed Gull, two Swifts, and 280 Black-headed Gulls. SOS
CISSBURY RING: A few Willow Warblers, four Swifts, six Swallows and 10+ Bullfinches. SOS
THE DOWNS NEAR STEEP DOWN: ringtail HEN HARRIER NE of Steep Down over game strips south of Annington Hill Barn this evening TQ.171.084. James Grundy/Gareth James
SHOREHAM FORT: Common Tern and three Sandwich Terns. SOS
CISSBURY RING: A few Willow Warblers, four Swifts, six Swallows and 10+ Bullfinches. SOS
THE DOWNS NEAR STEEP DOWN: ringtail HEN HARRIER NE of Steep Down over game strips south of Annington Hill Barn this evening TQ.171.084. James Grundy/Gareth James
SHOREHAM FORT: Common Tern and three Sandwich Terns. SOS
26th July 2020
CISSBURY RING: My first ringing session for months, with Val and Pete, was rewarded with a gorgeous Nightingale in the nets; the first that I've actually laid eyes on locally. Five Willow Warblers were also caught, several CROSSBILLS and two Meadow Pipits flew over, a Raven was seen in the distance and the walk back to the car park produced a male Wheatear. David Campbell. A Redstart reported too. Bt
LADYWELL: 12 Willow Warblers, a Sedge Warbler, 14 Reed Warblers, two House Martins, a Red-legged Partridge, a Grey Heron, etc. Bt
SALVINGTON: LITTLE RINGED PLOVER and Common Sandpiper on nocmig. Nick Bond
WEST WORTHING: Two Peregrines and a Sparrowhawk. David Campbell
LADYWELL: 12 Willow Warblers, a Sedge Warbler, 14 Reed Warblers, two House Martins, a Red-legged Partridge, a Grey Heron, etc. Bt
SALVINGTON: LITTLE RINGED PLOVER and Common Sandpiper on nocmig. Nick Bond
WEST WORTHING: Two Peregrines and a Sparrowhawk. David Campbell
25th July 2020
WORTHING: An evening walk along the seafront produced a juvenile Lesser Black-backed Gull and two Peregrines were seen as we returned home. David Campbell
24th July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY: c20 Redshanks, 14 Whimbrel, three Dunlin, two Lapwings, a Common Sandpiper, a Sandwich Tern and two Sparrowhawks. SOS
SHOREHAM: Sandwich Tern flew past. 20 Turnstones at fort. SOS
SHOREHAM: Sandwich Tern flew past. 20 Turnstones at fort. SOS
23rd July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY TO CEMENT WORKS: 10 Little Egrets, a Grey Heron, three House Martins, eight Swallows and two Reed Buntings. Bt
PATCHING HILL: 38 CROSSBILLS flew east, Nightingale and a Reed Warbler. Twitter
STEEP DOWN: Two Willow Warblers, three Ravens, five Corn Buntings and a Stonechat. Bt
PATCHING HILL: 38 CROSSBILLS flew east, Nightingale and a Reed Warbler. Twitter
STEEP DOWN: Two Willow Warblers, three Ravens, five Corn Buntings and a Stonechat. Bt
22nd July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY: 12+ Whimbrel, 30 Redshanks, 15 Lapwings, three Dunlin, eight Oystercatchers and nine Little Egrets. SOS
BROOKLANDS PARK: Juvenile Lesser Black-backed Gull. David Campbell
SHOREHAM: Yellow Wagtail flew over. SOS
BROOKLANDS PARK: Juvenile Lesser Black-backed Gull. David Campbell
SHOREHAM: Yellow Wagtail flew over. SOS
20th July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY: Two 2cy Common Gulls, a Whimbrel and seven Dunlin. SOS
CISSBURY RING: PIED FLYCATCHER on fence at ENE end. Chris and Juliet Moore
WIDEWATER LAGOON: WOOD SANDPIPER at west end early morning only. Also a juvenile Yellow-legged Gull and five Dunlin. SOS
CISSBURY RING: PIED FLYCATCHER on fence at ENE end. Chris and Juliet Moore
Pied Flycatcher - Cissbury Ring (Chris and Juliet Moore)
WIDEWATER LAGOON: WOOD SANDPIPER at west end early morning only. Also a juvenile Yellow-legged Gull and five Dunlin. SOS
19th July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY: Juvenile Yellow-legged Gull and two Whimbrel. SOS
MILL HILL: Sedge Warbler and Willow Warbler. SOS
SALVINGTON: LITTLE RINGED PLOVER flew over overnight [identified from sound recording]. Nick Bond
MILL HILL: Sedge Warbler and Willow Warbler. SOS
SALVINGTON: LITTLE RINGED PLOVER flew over overnight [identified from sound recording]. Nick Bond
18th July 2020
BRAMBER BROOKS: Four Lesser Whitethroats, two Stonechats and a Reed Bunting. Bt
CISSBURY RING: At least three Whinchats on downs nearby and six Stonechats. A Red Kite, a Peregrine, a Raven, three Sand Martins, five Swallows, a family of Stonechats and a Corn Bunting. SOS
THE DOWNS (west of Titch Hill): Female and two juvenile Shelducks still on dewpond near Lychpole Farm. Also a Raven and three Corn Buntings. Also Clouded Yellow. David Campbell
GORING GAP: Siskin east, Grey Heron west and 15 Mediterranean Gulls. David Campbell
LADYWELL: A Sedge Warbler, four Willow Warblers, 15 Reed Warblers, 19 Blackcaps and a Mistle Thrush. Bt
WEST WORTHING: Two adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls and about a dozen Swifts. David Campbell
CISSBURY RING: At least three Whinchats on downs nearby and six Stonechats. A Red Kite, a Peregrine, a Raven, three Sand Martins, five Swallows, a family of Stonechats and a Corn Bunting. SOS
THE DOWNS (west of Titch Hill): Female and two juvenile Shelducks still on dewpond near Lychpole Farm. Also a Raven and three Corn Buntings. Also Clouded Yellow. David Campbell
GORING GAP: Siskin east, Grey Heron west and 15 Mediterranean Gulls. David Campbell
LADYWELL: A Sedge Warbler, four Willow Warblers, 15 Reed Warblers, 19 Blackcaps and a Mistle Thrush. Bt
WEST WORTHING: Two adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls and about a dozen Swifts. David Campbell
17th July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY: 20+ Mediterranean Gulls. SOS
BROOKLANDS PARK: Today's gull session was worth it for good views of five Mediterranean Gulls (a juvenile, two second-summers and two adults) and the first Common Gull of the season, an adult. There were also three Lesser Black-backed Gulls, four Reed Warblers, a Cetti's Warbler, two Little Egrets, a Grey Heron, a Little Grebe, two Goldcrests and the Mute Swan family. Six Swifts included a couple that dropped down to scoop a drop of water from the lake. A couple of new Moorhen broods were out. David Campbell
GORING GAP: 23 Sandwich Terns east, two Dunlin west, Yellow Wagtail east, 15 Mediterranean Gulls and six or more Gannets. SOS
WORTHING: Two Willow Warblers at Dominion Road Open Space. SOS
BROOKLANDS PARK: Today's gull session was worth it for good views of five Mediterranean Gulls (a juvenile, two second-summers and two adults) and the first Common Gull of the season, an adult. There were also three Lesser Black-backed Gulls, four Reed Warblers, a Cetti's Warbler, two Little Egrets, a Grey Heron, a Little Grebe, two Goldcrests and the Mute Swan family. Six Swifts included a couple that dropped down to scoop a drop of water from the lake. A couple of new Moorhen broods were out. David Campbell
GORING GAP: 23 Sandwich Terns east, two Dunlin west, Yellow Wagtail east, 15 Mediterranean Gulls and six or more Gannets. SOS
WORTHING: Two Willow Warblers at Dominion Road Open Space. SOS
16th July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY: A Ringed Plover, two Oystercatcher, seven Little Egrets, three House Martins, a Sedge Warbler and a Reed Bunting. Bt
SHOREHAM: Cuckoo at Mill Hill Gardens. SOS
SHOREHAM: Cuckoo at Mill Hill Gardens. SOS
15th July 2020
BROOKLANDS PARK: An adult Mediterranean Gull and two Lesser Black-backed Gulls this evening. David Campbell
THE DOWNS (Lychpole Farm area): Two juvenile Shelducks still on dewpond. SOS
THE DOWNS (Lychpole Farm area): Two juvenile Shelducks still on dewpond. SOS
14th July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY: A Whimbrel, four Oystercatchers, a Sparrowhawk, two Swallows, 13 Lapwings and nine Little Egrets. David Campbell/SOS
BROOKLANDS PARK: Two Lesser Black-backed Gulls, a Grey Heron and two Reed Warblers. David Campbell
WIDEWATER LAGOON: As I cycled past Widewater, four Little Egrets included three juveniles, while a pair of Mute Swans had a youngster. David Campbell
WORTHING BEACH: Little Egret flew past. David Campbell
BROOKLANDS PARK: Two Lesser Black-backed Gulls, a Grey Heron and two Reed Warblers. David Campbell
WIDEWATER LAGOON: As I cycled past Widewater, four Little Egrets included three juveniles, while a pair of Mute Swans had a youngster. David Campbell
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| Little Egret at Widewater Lagoon (David Campbell) |
WORTHING BEACH: Little Egret flew past. David Campbell
13th July 2020
LADYWELL: Eight Reed Warblers. Bt
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Dunlin and Redshank. SOS
WORTHING: Four Mediterranean Gulls and a Gannet off Grand Avenue. 28 Swifts over Boundary Road. David Campbell
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Dunlin and Redshank. SOS
WORTHING: Four Mediterranean Gulls and a Gannet off Grand Avenue. 28 Swifts over Boundary Road. David Campbell
12th July 2020
THE DOWNS: Three Whinchats along Monarch's Way near Cissbury Ring. SOS
PATCHING: Three House Martins were over Patching village as I cycled through to the watchpoint over the Angmering Park Estate. At said viewpoint, I noted four Crossbills, seven Sand Martins, two Hobbies, a Sparrowhawk, three Red Kites (including two juveniles), four Buzzards, a Bullfinch, a Mistle Thrush, 16 Swallows, 12 Cormorants, four Swifts and two Lesser Black-backed Gulls. David Campbell
PATCHING: Three House Martins were over Patching village as I cycled through to the watchpoint over the Angmering Park Estate. At said viewpoint, I noted four Crossbills, seven Sand Martins, two Hobbies, a Sparrowhawk, three Red Kites (including two juveniles), four Buzzards, a Bullfinch, a Mistle Thrush, 16 Swallows, 12 Cormorants, four Swifts and two Lesser Black-backed Gulls. David Campbell
11th July 2020
GORING GAP: A quick look at Goring Gap this morning revealed disappointingly few gulls to look through along the beach. A Sandwich Tern was sitting on a buoy, already with a white forecrown, five Little Egrets were feeding and three Mediterranean Gulls blogged around. David Campbell
LADYWELL: Three Little Egrets, Grey Heron, Sparrowhawk, four Buzzards, three Sand Martins, six House Martins, four Cetti's Warblers, 20 Reed Warblers and a Treecreeper. Bt
LADYWELL: Three Little Egrets, Grey Heron, Sparrowhawk, four Buzzards, three Sand Martins, six House Martins, four Cetti's Warblers, 20 Reed Warblers and a Treecreeper. Bt
9th July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY: Hobby, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, three Oystercatchers, male Sparrowhawk, Sand Martins, House Martins, Reed Warblers, Sedge Warblers and Reed Buntings. SOS/Bt
LANCING: Two Mediterranean Gulls, a Gannet and two Kestrels. SOS
STEEP DOWN: 20 Corn Buntings, five Stonechats and two Meadow Pipits. Bt
LANCING: Two Mediterranean Gulls, a Gannet and two Kestrels. SOS
STEEP DOWN: 20 Corn Buntings, five Stonechats and two Meadow Pipits. Bt
8th July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY: Dunlin, seven Common Sandpipers, 10+ Redshanks, three or more Lapwings, five or more Turnstones and three Oystercatchers. SOS
SALVINGTON: Little Egret flew over Rogate Road. Nick Bond
SALVINGTON: Little Egret flew over Rogate Road. Nick Bond
9th July 2020
BROOKLANDS PARK: A visit this afternoon to scan through the gulls didn't produce the desired juvenile Yellow-legged. There were four juvenile Herring Gulls among the small gathering though, as well as a Lesser Black-backed Gull and a juvenile Black-headed Gull. Two juvenile Grey Wagtails were feeding in a bare patch in the reedbed, where two Reed Warblers sang and a Grey Heron stalked the margins. The Mute Swan family was going strong with its six surviving young now well grown. David Campbell
THE DOWNS (Lychpole Farm area): Four Shelducks (adult and three juveniles) still. SOS
LANCING: Two adult Mediterranean Gulls west along beach. SOS
THE DOWNS (Lychpole Farm area): Four Shelducks (adult and three juveniles) still. SOS
LANCING: Two adult Mediterranean Gulls west along beach. SOS
7th July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY TO CEMENTS WORKS: Four Common Sandpipers, a Kingfisher, six Sand Martins south, 12+ Little Egrets, four Oystercatchers, a Sedge Warbler, four House Martins, a Reed Warbler, a Grey Heron, nine Lapwings, a Grey Wagtail, two Reed Buntings, 20 Redshanks, c145 Black-headed Gulls and a Sparrowhawk. SOS/Bt
CISSBURY RING: 10 CROSSBILLS flew SE over north end. Nick Bond
CISSBURY RING: 10 CROSSBILLS flew SE over north end. Nick Bond
6th July 2020
ANGMERING: 11 CROSSBILLS flew SE over Downs Way. Garry Messenbird
SALVINGTON: Little Egret flew over. Nick Bond
SALVINGTON: Little Egret flew over. Nick Bond
4th July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY: Two Mediterranean Gulls, three Sandwich Terns, c150 Black-headed Gulls, three Redshanks, a Dunlin and an Oystercatcher at high tide. SOS
1st July 2020
ADUR ESTUARY TO CEMENT WORKS: Oystercatcher, 120 Black-headed Gulls, four Little Egrets, six Swallows, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Grey Wagtail and Reed Bunting. Bt
ANGMERING: Five CROSSBILLS flew over Downs Way. Garry Messenbird
LADYWELL: Little Egret, Cetti's Warbler, Swallow, Grey Heron and eight Reed Warblers. Bt
ANGMERING: Five CROSSBILLS flew over Downs Way. Garry Messenbird
LADYWELL: Little Egret, Cetti's Warbler, Swallow, Grey Heron and eight Reed Warblers. Bt
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