For the past few days, I had been eyeing up today as a potential day for a decent seawatch, however, it didn't live up to expectations. Thankfully, on the approaching high tide and in the space of 30 minutes, two Sooty Shearwaters flew past. The first was very distant, lingering and performing exceptionally high arcs before gradually drifted west; the second was a superb sight as it flew east relatively close inshore!
Splash Point totals 07.00-11.00:
Sooty Shearwater - 2
Wigeon - 17 E
Shoveler - 2 E
Common Scoter - 3 E
Red-breasted Merganser - 1 offshore
Brent Geese - 2 E & 7 W
Gannet - ca. 50
Afterwards, I went to Harry's Bush where no warblers were present, however, the large gull assemblage in the Cuckmere held two Caspian Gulls. Crowlink was up next and the Sisters east to 'Sardine Valley', finding a Whitethroat, Wheatear, Merlin and a Hobby. Finally, Cuckmere Haven and up and beyond Foxhole Farm produced a single Ring Ouzel, whilst a Brent Goose was also on the scrape.
 |
| Two Caspian Gulls (both centre) |
 |
| Two Caspian Gulls...I might have got a bit too close! |
 |
| Crowlink in the distance |
 |
| 'Sardine Valley' on the left |
