After a fruitless visit to Rodmell for a Great White Egret and Tilgate for Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers, a call from Ian Barnard soon saw me down Pett for a first for Sussex. The bird in question was a drk KING EIDER.
On arrival it was nowhere to be seen, however a call from Chris Ball confirming its relocation further down the sea wall had all determined county listers take part in a wacky races event, and thankfully all present saw it.
Offshore at Pett
KING EIDER - 1 drk
Velvet Scoter - 5
Sunday, 11 January 2009
Sunday, 26 October 2008
West Hythe 26/10/08
GREEN HERON - 1
Excellent views of this transatlantic mega. Took no notice of the hundred or so people surrounding it. Due to the poor weather, I didn't take my camera so its fair to say I was pretty gutted.
Excellent views of this transatlantic mega. Took no notice of the hundred or so people surrounding it. Due to the poor weather, I didn't take my camera so its fair to say I was pretty gutted.
Thursday, 5 June 2008
Telscombe Cliffs 5/6/08
TRUMPETER FINCH - 1
Left work early for this county mega which showed reasonably well on the cliff edge by Telscombe sewage works. This was the last of a fantastic run of birds for Sussex in the past few weeks.
Left work early for this county mega which showed reasonably well on the cliff edge by Telscombe sewage works. This was the last of a fantastic run of birds for Sussex in the past few weeks.
Friday, 30 May 2008
Whitbread Hollow, Beachy Head 30/5/08
A certain mega was found alongside Steve Dawson today whilst searching for a Rose-coloured Starling.
RIVER WARBLER - 1 male singing found along the ride above the Hollow. (1st for Sussex)
BEE-EATER - 1
Brambling - 1
Due to the very elusive nature of all Locustella Warblers, no photos were taken at all of the River Warbler, but recordings were taken of its 'sowing machine' type song. Brilliant!!!
The Bee-eater flew over whilst surrounding the bushes of the Warbler.
RIVER WARBLER - 1 male singing found along the ride above the Hollow. (1st for Sussex)
BEE-EATER - 1
Brambling - 1
Due to the very elusive nature of all Locustella Warblers, no photos were taken at all of the River Warbler, but recordings were taken of its 'sowing machine' type song. Brilliant!!!
The Bee-eater flew over whilst surrounding the bushes of the Warbler.
Bee-eater at Beachy Head
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Lewes County Hall 28/5/08
ALPINE SWIFT - 1
Never saw this bird in flight as it kept all it's time clinging to the wall of the county hall.
Never saw this bird in flight as it kept all it's time clinging to the wall of the county hall.
Saturday, 10 May 2008
Newhaven Tide Mills 10/5/08
SHORT-TOED LARK - 1
A very distinct individual seen only briefly but relevant features seen well. It showed within 5 minutes of my arrival before completely disappearing for much of that day, even though we saw where, or at least where we thought it went.
A very distinct individual seen only briefly but relevant features seen well. It showed within 5 minutes of my arrival before completely disappearing for much of that day, even though we saw where, or at least where we thought it went.
Saturday, 19 April 2008
Sidlesham Ferry Pool 19/4/08
This fantastic LESSER YELLOWLEGS showed well from the hide at the Ferry Pool. It mainly consorted with Redshanks close to the road. Light was poor so horrid photos were taken.
Lesser Yellowlegs at Sidlesham
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