ADUR ESTUARY: Knot. Mike and Karen Galtry via SOS
BROOKLANDS: We headed back to Brooklands this morning in hope of some more vismig and it certainly did not disappoint and were joined by a socially distanced Mike and Karen Galtry. Totals from this morning included (08:15 - 10:30): 3438 Goldfinches (!), 52 redpoll, 35 Chaffinches, 24 Siskins, two Linnets, a Redwing and a Swallow. All birds again were following the coast flying east. Also noted during this period were 26 Brent Geese (flocks of 9 and 17) which flew south over the park, indicative of overland rather than coastal passage and a further five flew west offshore.
The star bird in the bushes was a very late Common Whitethroat which took a liking to the gorse bush at the southern end of the park accompanied by two each of Stonechat and Reed Bunting. A Cetti's Warbler sang from the reeds. A Kingfisher and Grey Wagtail were in flight over the lake but there was no sign of the two GADWALL today however an adult Common Gull briefly made an appearance. Other totals from the morning included: five Meadow Pipits, 10 Goldcrests, a Kestrel, a Chiffchaff and a Great Spotted Woodpecker. Gareth and Paul James, Mike and Karen Galtry
GORING GAP: Did an hour (0830-0930) this morning and logged : Brent Goose 9W (there had been three on the sea first thing). Shelduck Two E. Goldfinch 290 E. Meadow Pipit 8E and 5 on field. Pied Wagtail c.12 flew into the fields. Oystercatcher 10 on beach. Turnstone c25 on Beach . Little Egret 2. Clive Hope
