Scarce and Rare Bird News News of Scarce and Rare birds from Sussex. If you have any further sightings please e-mail them to sightingsATthebirdsofsussex.co.uk Remember you could be viewing an older page cached by your system so use ctrl with f5 to retrieve the latest page update Friday July 3, 2009 At Rye Harbour LNR a male Red-backed Shrike at the back of Ternery Pool and a male Golden Oriole flushed from the only remaining willow at Corner Pools. Monday June 15, 2009 The 2 Common Cranes still at Pulborough Brooks RSPB on the North Brooks until 11:05 when they flew north west. Sunday June 14, 2009 A Serin briefly on the Cliffs at Fairlight Cove, Hastings at 13:00 then flew inland 2 Common Cranes at Pulborough Brooks RSPB on the North Brooks in the evening Saturday June 13, 2009 A Black Kite at Steyning Round Hill from 8:55 to 9:20 then flew south east towards Steep Down Sunday May 31, 2009 The Oriental Pratincole wa looked for again today but still no sign Plenty of Red Kites being seen on the move throughout the county today Saturday May 30 The Pratincole at Pagham Harbour has been re identified as an Oriental Pratincole but no sign so far today Friday May 29, 2009 At Pagham Harbour the Collared Pratincole still over the Breach Pool at the North Wall but does spend a lot of time out of view on the ground Thursday May 28, 2009 At Pagham Harbour a Collared Pratincole images over the Breach Pool at the north wall this evening At least 5 Storm Petrels lingering off Selsey Bill today Tuesday May 26, 2009 At Pagham Harbour LNR a Temminck's Stint roosting at High tide on Tern Island also 2 Little Stints Monday May 25, 2009 3 Bee eaters at Rye Harbour LNR on wires at the west end of the Long Pit then flew east Cattle Egret flew east at Pevensey Levels south of the A259 mid afternoon. Sunday May 24, 2009 A Melodious Warbler singing at Chat Vale, Beachy Head but very elusive. A Cattle Egret image at Horseye Level also Wood Sandpiper image there Thursday May 14, 2009 A Pomarine Skua on the sea off Selsey Bill at 7:13 then flew east At Rye Harbour LNR Little Stint on the Beach Reserve and Wood Sandpiper and 2 Common Sandpipers were on the Harbour Farm pools Wednesday May 13, 2009 A Great White Egret flying low north over the A27 just before the big Tesco's roundabout at Chichester at 12:25 2 Kentish Plovers, 1 male at Thorney Island this afternoon A Roseate Tern off Selsey Bill at 9:00 and 2 Pomarine Skuas and 11 Black Terns flew east 1 Wood Sandpiper and 1 Little Stint on the Harbour Farm new pits at Rye Harbour LNR 16 Black Terns at Scotney GP 1 Black Tern at Weirwood Reservoir from the dam Monday May 11, 2009 A Common Crane flew over Camber Castle towards Winchelsea Spoonbill still at Pett in the Panel Valley Sunday May 10, 2009 Spoonbill still at Pett in the Panel Valley Saturday May 9, 2009 Spoonbill flew west over Pett Level towards Fairlight at 7:30 3 Pomarine Skuas off Beachy Head 2 Pomarine Skuas past Worthing at 8:55 also Bonxie and Arctic Skua Friday May 8, 2009 Spoonbill at Pett, on the main pool in the Panel Valley Female Pied Flycatcher still in Harry's Bush, Seaford Head Thursday May 7, 2009 A female Pied Flycatcher in Harry's Bush at Seaford Head Wednesday May 6, 2009 3 Dotterel still between Kithurst Hill car park and Chantry Hill car park in the bare field on the north side of the south downs way A Wood Warbler singing and showing well 100m north of the hide at Arlington Reservoir Tuesday May 5, 2009 3 Dotterel between Kithurst Hill car park and Chantry Hill car park in the obvious bare field on the north side of the south downs way Wednesday April 22, 2009 The Pectoral Sandpiper still on the Breech Pool at Pagham North Wall A male Pied Flycatcher at Littlehampton in copse in front of Tescocar park A first year male Pied Flycatcher in Horseshoe Plantation, Beachy Head and a male Redstart to east of the wood A drk Garganey again at Pulborough Brooks RSPB also 2 Hobbies Tuesday April 21, 2009 A Hoopoe this morning at Pebsham Marsh TQ 765 093 A Pectoral Sandpiper on the Breach Pool at Pagham North Wall Monday April 20, 2009 The Cattle Egret was seen leaving the Egret roost at Castle Water, Rye Harbour LNR but was not seen in the surrounding fields up to 8:00 also an Egyptian Goose at Castle Water early morning Still 4 Ring Ouzels 200 yards west of Horseshoe Plantation, Beachy Head this morning An Egyptian Goose on the eastern most pool at Pett Levels 3 Garganey at Pulborough Brooks RSPB on the North Brooks Sunday April 19, 2009 A Cattle Egret between Rye and Winchelsea in sheep field west of the A259 at 11:30 5 Ring Ouzels still at Beachy Head 50 yards west of Horseshoe Plantation also a Lesser Whitethroat Saturday April 18, 2009 A Dotterel at Climping in ploughed field. park in the pay and display car park and walk east 400yds to view through gap in the wall A Common Crane west over Coldwaltham Brooks at 11:30 An imm Spoonbill flew east past Beachy Head at 7:00 At Selsey Bill a Nightingale in the Bill House garden also Pomarine Skua, 4 Arctic Skuas, 2 Bonxies and 5 Great Northern Divers past 7 Ring Ouzels at Birling Gap 2 Ring Ouzels at Roedean also a Raven over Thursday April 16, 2009 Iceland Gull at Brighton Marina this morning 2 Swifts over Ternery Pool, Rye Harbour LNR 32 Little Gulls east past Rottingdean 6:00 - 7:20 also 2 Bonxies, 4 Arctic Skuand 10 Avocets 2 Common Scoter at Weirwood Reservoir from the dam also 2 Common Sandpipers and 1 Little Ringed Plover Wednesday April 15, 2009 A Black Kite flew north over Lancing at 9:30 Tuesday April 14, 2009 No sign of the Little Bunting at Old Lodge prior to 13:00 today A Black Kite flew north over Seaford at 8:52 A Turtle Dove at Pagham Harbour near the visitor center Monday April 13, 2009 The Little Bunting image again at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest showed well early morning prior to 8:30 then again became very elusive but showed well on the ground at 15:30 but not again after 45 Mediterranean Gulls east past Brighton Marina A1st sum Little Gull on Ivy Lake, Chichester GP A Drk Garganey at Bracklesham Bay RSPB An Osprey north over Pagham Harbour at 15:00 Sunday April 12, 2009 A Little Bunting at Old Lodge on Ashdown Forest for it's 3rd day although very very elusive. The bird seems to favour an area along the top path about 250yds from the gate. Although seen well in the morning despite extensive searching the bird was only seen again briefly at 17:39 and again at 18:40 A Black Kite reported over Ardingly Reservoir at 11:30 An Osprey at Pagham Harbour late afternoon Saturday April 11, 2009 An Alpine Swift showing very well this morning at Pulborough Brooks RSPB over the trees above Netleys Hide. As the weather cleared at about 13:15 the bird dissapeared. Wednesday April 8, 2009 A female Common Rosefinch in a Birdham Garden 17:00 - 17:05 only A Spoonbill flew north over Horsham at 8:00 Sunday April 5, 2009 A Great White Egret flew north west over Littlehampton at 9:20 An Osprey flew north west over Brighton this afternoon An Osprey at Ardingly Reservoir this evening Saturday April 4, 2009 2 Stone Culrews fleww over Woldhurst, 2mls north of Pgham Harbour calling at 21:15 2 Spoonbills at Castle Water, Rye Harbour LNR 5 Black necked Grebes on the sea off Cuckmere Haven Wednesday April 1, 2009 5 Great Northern Divers of Selsey Bill Wednesday March 18, 2009 Garganey on Pagham Harbour Breech Pool at 9:30 3 Garganey at Pulborough Brooks RSPB on the North Brooks 6 Garganey on a farm pond near Arlington. 26 Garganey flew east past Splash Point, Seaford by 11:30 also Black throated Diver, 12 Avocet and 2 Sandwich Terns 9 Garganey flew east past Rottingdean 6:15 - 7:45 Tuesday March 17, 2009 A Penduline Tit at Castle Water, Rye Harbour LNR from the viewing platform briefly at 07:45 but not again 2 Garganey at Pett Level at 12:30 A pair Garganey east past Brighton marina at 11:35 A pair of Garganey flew East past Selsey Bill just behind the Bar at 10:45 Thursday March 12, 2009 The Black Brant still in Fishbourne Channel Sunday March 8, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley 12+ Purple Sandpipersstill on the East Pier at Newhaven Red Crested Pochard on the Quarry at Southwater Country Park Saturday March 7, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley 14 Waxwings still around Uckfield Bus Station this morning, feeding in the berry hedge to the NHS/East Sussex Social Services centre 12+ Purple Sandpipers on the East Pier at Newhaven Just 1 Blue phase Snow Goose image still at Scotney Gravel Pit Friday March 6, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley Thursday March 5, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 14 Waxwings still around Uckfield Bus Station this morning, feeding in the berry hedge to the NHS/East Sussex Social Services centre 24 Snow Geese a Scotney Gravel Pit 1st win Drk Scaup still at Drayton Pit, Chichester GP The Long tailed Duck still off Church Norton Tuesday March 3, 2009 16 Waxwings still around Uckfield Bus Station this morning Monday March 2, 2009 8 Waxwings again in Highdown Gardens, Worthing The Black Brant still in Fishbourne Channel A 1st win Drk Scaup at Drayton Pit, Chichester GP Sunday March 1, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 16 Waxwings still around Uckfield Bus Station this morning, feeding in the berry hedge to the NHS/East Sussex Social Services centre 25 Snow Geese flew east past Pett Levels at 9:25 Friday February 27, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 16 Waxwings still around Uckfield Bus Station this morning, feeding in the berry hedge to the NHS/East Sussex Social Services centre 3 Waxwings still in Brighton in Hollingdean in Burstead Close The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley The Long tailed Duck still off Church Norton Thursday February 26, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 16 Waxwings around Uckfield Bus Station at 7.30 am this morning, feeding in the berry hedge to the NHS/East Sussex Social Services centre 3 Waxwings still in Brighton in Hollingdean in Burstead Close 9 Waxwings in the car park next to Highdown Gardens The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley Black necked Grebe at Northpoint GP at the eastern end Wednesday February 25, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station 3 Waxwings still in Brighton in Hollingdean in Burstead Close The Long tailed Duck still off Church Norton Tuesday February 24, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station The 3 Tundra Bean Geese again at Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits Pink footed Goose still with 40 White fronted Geese at Scotney Gravel Pit also 6 Scaup drk Smew and 2 Ruff Monday February 23, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station 3 Waxwings still in Brighton in Hollingdean in Burstead Close The 3 Tundra Bean Geese again at Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits Pink footed Goose still at Scotney Gravel Pit also drk Scaup The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley Sunday February 22, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings image still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley The 3 Tundra Bean Geese again at Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits 3 Scaup on the Long Pit at Rye Harbour LNR 2 Scaup and 1 Slavonian Grebe on the sea off the Midrips also 2 Avocets on the Midrips 12 Ruff at Northpoint Gravel Pit Pink footed Goose and 2 White fronted Geese at Scotney Gravel Pit   Saturday February 21, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings image still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley The 3 Tundra Bean Geese again at Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits Friday February 20, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station 3 Waxwings still in Brighton in Hollingdean on Hutton Road The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley The 3 Tundra Bean Geese again at Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits A Lesser Whitethroat was heard calling and then seen in the hedge bordering the cycle lane and the children's playground at Hove Lagoon at 07.30 this morning   Thursday February 19, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley Wednesday February 18, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station 3 Waxwings Brighton in Hollingdean on Golf Drive this afternoon for their second day Tuesday February 17, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese Monday February 16, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station The 1st winter Iceland Gull still around on Southwick Beach The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley Long tailed Duck still of Church Norton Sunday February 15, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose images still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station The 1st winter Iceland Gull still around on Southwick Beach 1st winter Iceland Gull off the Midrips at 13:00 2nd winter Glaucous Gull past East Head Long tailed Duck still of Church Norton 53 White fronted Geese at Scotney Gravel Pit Saturday February 14 ,2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose image still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 9 Waxwings images still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station The 1st winter Iceland Gull still around on Southwick Beach The Black Brant still at Pagham Harour, at the North Wall also Long tailed Duck and 20+ Slavonian Grebes off Church Norton The 3 Tundra Bean Geese again at Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits A Great Grey Shrike just north of Lewes behind Ringmer Drake Smew and 20 White fronted Geese at Scotney Gravel Pit Friday February 13, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings images still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station The Black Brant still at Pagham Harour, at the North Wall also 1 Pale Bellied Brent Goose. 247 Mediterranean Gulls at Pagham Lagoon also 7 Slavonian Grebes off Church Norton Thursday February 12, 2009 Adult Red Breasted Goose Image at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 10 Waxwings still Goring by Sea, in the Church Grounds just north of Goring Railway Station Wednesday February 11, 2009 The 1st winter Iceland Gull still around at Southwick 10 Waxwings Goring by Sea in the grounds of the Mormon Church in Goring Street ,this is just north of Goring Railway Station and the Level Crossing 1st winter Meally Redpoll still at Crouch Farm, Burton Mill Pond 3 Tundra Bean Geese still at Chichester GP just south of New Lake Sandwich Tern west past Selsey Bill at 8:45 Black Brant still at Pagham Harbour Monday February 9, 2009 The 1st win Iceland Gull still on Southwick Beach this morning to the east of the Power Station though mobile The male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker again at Warnham LNR from the first hide also an adult winter Mediterranean Gull on the millpond. Sunday February 8, 2009 3 Tundra Bean Geese again on Ivy Lake, Chichester GP this morning Male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and 2 Brambling by the 1st hide at Warnham LNR Saturday February 7, 2009 A 3rd win Glaucous Gull on the south side of Thorney Island east of Pilsey at 15:50 Meally Redpoll still at Crouch Farm, Burton Mill Pond Sorry for the lack of updates as have had problems with internet access Friday February 6, 2009 The 1st win Iceland Gull still on Southwick Beach At Cross-in-Hand from the layby opposite Mill Lane, 15+ Waxwings in a roadside ash tree at 13:00 then flew off towards the windmill. Monday February 2, 2009 The 1st win Iceland Gull still around at Southwick, being seen on the canal A 3rd win Caspian Gull at Warnham Mill Pond between 12:45 and 13:40 Sunday February 1, 2009 At Crouch Farm, Burton Mill Pond 2 Meally Redpolls. One a male the other a 1st win/fem. Also 20+ Lesser Redpolls c40 White Fronted Geese still at Pett Level also plenty of Scandinavian Herring Gulls at most eastern coastal sites Saturday January 31, 2009 17 Waxwings again this morning at 7:40 at Windmill Hill by the Horseshoe Inn car park but no further sign The 1st win Iceland Gull still around Southwick Beach Black Brant still at Fishbourne Creek also Whimbrel and 2 Spotted Redshank The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley Drake Smew at Scotney Gravel Pit   Friday January 30, 2009 The 1st win Iceland Gull still around Southwick Beach Waxwing in trees adjacent to Kingsway Railway Bridge , Burgess Hill early morning only 2 Red Crested Pochards at Weirwood Reservoir viewed from the Dam 3 Little Gulls off Beachy Head Hawfinch again at West Park NR, Burgess Hill Thursday January 29, 2009 18 Waxwings still at Windmill Hill by the Horseshoe Inn car park. The 1st win Iceland Gull still on Southwick Beach also a Black Redstart at the east end of Southwick Beach by the private beach. Wednesday January 28, 2009 The 1st win Iceland Gull images on Southwick Beach around Carat's Cafe Tuesday January 27, 2009 Ad Kumlien's Gull on Church Norton Spit between 15:30 and and 1615 1st win Iceland Gull at Hove Lagoon at 15:45 then on nearby factory roofs and Southwick beach before flying west The 2nd win Glaucous Gull still at Newhaven Harbour Black Brant in Fishbourne Creek Monday January 26, 2009 20 Waxwings images still present at Windmill Hill by the Horseshoe Inn car park. The 2nd win Glaucous Gull images still at Newhaven Harbour Sunday January 25, 2009 21 Waxwings still present at Windmill Hill by the Horseshoe Inn car park The 2nd win Glaucous Gull images still at Newhaven Harbour also Little Gull there Adult Mediterranean Gull in the Arlington Reservoir roost Saturday January 24, 2009 21 Waxwings still present at Windmill Hill by the Horseshoe Inn car park 2w Glaucous Gull images at Newhaven Harbour Adult Iceland Gull past Spalsh Point, Seaford also Red Necked Grebe past 1st win Glaucous Gull at Pett Level this morning then flew east 5 Bean Geese at Pett Level The Great Grey Shrike still in the Panel Valley Friday January 23, 2009 21 Waxwings images still present at Windmill Hill by the Horseshoe Inn car park Slavonian Grebe at Arlington Reservoir this afternoon and an adult Mediterranean Gull in the roost Thursday January 22, 2009 Up to 21 Waxwings images still present at Windmill Hill by the Horseshoe Inn car park they are also being seen on Victoria Road where the birds are also feeding - This is past the windmill on the right as you head north Wednesday January 21, 2009 The 20 Waxwings still at Windmill Hill by the Horseshoe Inn Black Brant and Pale Bellied Brent with Dark Bellied Brent Geese off Church Norton at 8:45 30 White fronted Geese at Pett Level Tuesday January 20, 2009 20+ Waxwings images at Windmill Hill, near Hailsham by the Horseshoe Inn this afternoon A 2nd cal Caspian Gull roosted at Brighton Marina this evening The Great Grey Shrike was still in the Panel Valley Sunday January 18, 2009 The Drake King Eider was seen from 14:00 onwards offshore from Jury's Gap At Rye Harbour LNR 3 Scaup on the Long Pit :Little Gull West Past Selsey Bill A Great Grey Shrike image in the Panel Valley Saturday January 17, 2009 The drake King Eider images again offshore at Pett Level A 2nd cal Caspian Gull at Arlington reservoir this evening Thursday January 15, 2009 A Balearic Shearwater flew west past Splash Point between 8:00 and 8:15 A Balearic Shearwater flew east past Beachy Head at 8:30 A Long Tailed Duck flew west past Climping at 9:30 A Bittern at Shinewater Park, Eastbourne at 8:30 Wednesday January 14, 2009 Grey Phalarope on the sea off Church Norton Spit then flew west 4 Tundra Bean Geese flew over Church Norton at 12:00 and appeared to land in the North Fields, they were also seen in the fields by the North Wall. 1 Black Brant also still present. Monday January 12, 2009 No sign of the drk King Eider off Pett today but plenty of Red Throated Divers, 2 Black Throated Divers, 1 Great Northern Diver, plenty of Scoter, 12 Velvet Scoter and 5 Scaup. 15 Purple Sandpipers and Newhaven East Pier Sunday January 11, 2009 A drake King Eider today on the sea off Pett at times showed well. Also many Red Throated Divers, Scoter, 4 Velvet Scoter and at least 5 Scaup. 40 White fronted Geese on the Levels. 3 Tundra Bean Geese still on Ivy Lake and 2 Whooper Swans still on Runcton Lake. 1 Black Brant still in Pagham Harbour Saturday January 10, 2009 Great White Egret at 13:00 on Lewes Brooks landed near the mound 3 Tundra Bean Geese images still on Ivy Lake also the 2 adult Whooper Swans images still on Runcton Lake. 4 Tundra Bean Geese still in the fileds north of the north wall at Pagham Harbour though very mobile Long tailed Duck off Church Norton also 30 Slavonian Grebes also 2 Black Brants in the harbour 7 Scaup at Scotney Gravel Pit Bittern still at the western end of Weirwood Reservoir Friday January 9, 2009 3 Tundra Bean Geese at Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits, late news of 4 Tundra Beans yesterday at Pagham Harbour from the North Wall The 2 Adult Whooper Swans on Runcton Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits Firecrest seen at Worsham Farm (Map ref 757093) Wednesday January 7, 2009 2 Scaup on Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits this morning and 2 Adult Whooper Swans this evening on the 2nd small pit east of Ivy Lake 2 Velvet Scoters offshore at Church Norton also 18 Slavonian Grebes 3 Bearded Tits still at the Ouse Estuary Project, Newhaven Monday January 5, 2009 A 3rd Winter Caspian Gull in the Gull roost at Weirwood Reservoir viewed from the dam also an adult Yellow Legged Gull a 1st winter Mediterranean Gull and the 1st winter drake Scaup still present The Red Throated Diver still at Arlington Reservoir 2 Adult Whooper Swans again at Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits Sunday January 4, 2009 8 Waxwings in an Icklesham garden at 11:30 The Hawfinch was in the poplars beside the footpath adjacent to West Park Nature Reserve and the allotments in Burgess Hill at 8.40 this morning. Two Little Egrets have also been seen flying in the direction of the rugby club fields recently The Red Throated Diver still at Arlington Reservoir 20 White fronted Geese at Pett Level Saturday January 3, 2009 A Red Throated Diver at Arlington Reservoir this evening, also 270 Teal, 30 Wigeon, 6 Pintail, 1 Pochard and 1 Shovelor. The only Gull noted of interest in the roost was a 1st winter Yellow Legged Gull 35 White fronted Geese at Pett Level also 3 Marsh Harriers and 1 Water Pipit Sunday December 28, 2008 3 Tundra Bean Geese still with Canada Geese and Greylag Geese below Lewes Brooks, an area lacking public access The Great Grey Shrike still at Glynde Reach in large hedgerow by river on the northeast side of the village also 5 White fronted Geese on Glynde Level The 2 Adult Whooper Swans again on Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits 9 White fronted Geese on Pett Level Saturday December 27, 2008 A 2nd winter Iceland Gull through Warnham LNR 16:15 to 16:30 with Herring Gulls 3 Tundra Bean Geese with Canada Geese and Greylag Geese below Lewes Brooks, an area lacking public access A Great Grey Shrike at Glynde Reach in large hedgerow by river on the northeast side of the village .Friday December 26, 2008 Ad Black Brant at Church Norton with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 1st win Yellow Legged Gull at Shoreham Harbour on the mud west of the Sailing Club Thursday December 25, 2008 3 White fronted Geese and 10 Barnacle Geese at Pett Level Tuesday December 23, 2008 5 Waxwings still this morning on Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton with 2 still mid morning Monday December 22, 2008 5 Waxwings behind the Hollingbury Pub, Roedale Road, Brighton though mobile A Waxwing flew over Firle Gardens this morning A Mealy Redpoll trapped and rung at Leachpoll Woods, Horsham 9 Bewick's Swans on Amberly Wildbrooks Whooper Swan at Pulborough Brooks RSPB also 1 Bewick's Swan Sunday December 21, 2008 3 Great Northern Divers on the sea off Selsey Bill At Arlington Reservoir just an adult Mediterranean Gull and an adult Scandinavian Harring Gull of note in the roost also 11 Shovelor and 1 Gadwall 11 Bewick's Swans at Amberly Wildbrooks 2 Long Eared Owls at Rye Harbour LNR at the Narrow Pit Saturday December 20, 2008 4 Yellow Legged Gulls roosted at Arlington Reservoir, 1 ad, 2 third winter and a first winter also of note the roost held over 800 Lesser Black backed Gulls also an adult Scandinavian Herring Gull Tuesday December 16, 2008 A Waxwing in a private garden Bordering Seaford Cemetary on Alfriston Road, then flew south Monday December 15, 2008 The 2 Adult Whooper Swans again on Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits 9 Bewick's Swans at Amberly Wildbrooks and 4 Bewick's Swans at Bury Brooks Sunday December 14, 2008 At Crouch Farm, Burton Mill Pond, a single 1st year type Mealy Redpoll with approx 50 Lesser Redpoll though difficult to view in the long crop. Also 200 Chaffinch at least 7 Brambling, 100 Linnets, 50 Siskin and 2 Little Egrets with Green Sandpiper, Peregine and Kingfisher over. At Rye Harbour LNR the Black necked Grebe and 2 Scaup still on the Long Pit Saturday Decmeber 13, 2008 At Rye Harbour LNR a Bittern and 2 red-head Smew at Castle Water. The Black-necked Grebe, Scaup and Goldeneye still present on Long Pit. 8 Bewick's Swans with Mute Swans and 1 Black Swan at Greatham Bridge Thursday December 11, 2008 Black Brant still in Pagham Harbour also 22 Slavonian Grebes offshore 2 Adult Whooper Swans again on Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits At Rye Harbour LNR a Dartford Warbler in bramble scrub near Lime Kiln Cottage, 3 Long-eared Owl, 2 Marsh Harrier and a Barn Owl at Castle Water. On Long Pit a Black-necked Grebe and three Scaup At Burton Pond, Crouch farm in the field north off Crouch Farm a flock of finches with at least 120 Chaffinch.120 Linnet,20 Siskin, 2 Brambling.60 Lesser Redpoll with one possible Mealy Redpoll in the flock Wednesday December 10, 2008 2 Adult Whooper Swans again roosted on Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits Black Brant in the fields at the North Wall, Pagham Harbour Great Northern Diver still on the scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley A Hawfinch at Burgess Hill in the poplars beside the West Park Nature Reserve, adjacent to the footpath running beside the allotments at 8.45am. Then flew in the direction of the reserve. One was also seen briefly in the area on the 5 December. 4 Bearded Tits still from the viewing screen at the Ouse Estuary Project, Newhaven Tuesday December 9, 2008 2 Black Brants in Pagham Harbour Monday December 8, 2008 Great Northern Diver still on the scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley 4 Bearded Tits still from the viewing screen at the Ouse Estuary Project, Newhaven Sunday December 7, 2008 Great Northern Diver still on the scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley 2 Bearded Tits, 1 male still showing well this afternoon from the viewing screen at the Ouse Estuary Project, Newhaven Saturday December 6, 2008 Great Northern Diver image still on the Scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley 4 Bearded Tits image still from the viewing screen at the Ouse Estuary Project, Newhaven Friday December 5, 2008 2 Adult Whooper Swans again roosted on Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits Black necked Grebe and 5 Slavonian Grebes off Church Norton Great Northern Diver still on the Scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley Great Northern Diver past Splash Point, also Black throated Diver and 4 Red Throated Divers. Adult Yellow Legged Gull on the beach Black Throated Diver and Velvet Scoter off East Head Bittern still at Burton Mill Pond Thursday December 4, 2008 Little Auk flew west past Selsey Bill 2 Adult Whooper Swans again roosted on Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits 4 Purple Sandpipers at Shoreham Harbour Ad female Red Breasted Merganser at Arlington Reservoir this evening also Ad Scandinavian Herring Gull, 4th win Yelow Legged Gull, 30 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 4 Tufted Ducks and 78 Great Crested Grebes Wednesday December 3, 2008 Great Northern Diver still on the scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley 4 Bearded Tits still from the viewing screen at the Ouse Estuary Project, Newhaven 4 Bearded Tits at the Breech Pool, Pagham North Wall Bittern still at Burton Mill Pond Tuesday December 2, 2008 2 Whooper Swans again roosted on Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits 4 Bearded Tits from the viewing screen at the Ouse Estuary Project, Newhaven Monday December 1, 2008 Great Northern Diver still on the scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley 6 Velvet Scoters east past Pett At Rye Harbour LNR a Snow Bunting flew over the Old Lifeboat House Bittern still at Burton Mill Pond Sunday November 30, 2008 2 Whooper Swans on Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pits late afternoon Great Northern Diver on the Scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley 15 Woodlarks still in a field near The Lookout, Peacehaven at the junction between Downs Walk and Valley Road (TQ411030) Drake Goosander still at Arlington Reservoir at first light before flying off south west. then 2 Drake Goosanders present late morning but both flew off at 11:50 2 Short eared Owls and a Marsh Harrier on Pevensey Levels 4 Velvet Scoter past Worthing also 2 Black throated Divers 12 Red Throated Divers and a Bonxie Saturday November 29, 2008 2 Great Northern Divers still on the Long Pit at Rye Harbour LNR Drake Goosander at Arlington Reservoir in the evening A Bittern at Burton Mill Pond Friday November 28, 2008 At Selsey Bill 8 Black Throated Divers, 2 Great Northern Divers and 2 Red Throated Divers Off Church Norton 10 Slavonian Grebes and the Long Tailed Duck Offshore at Ferring Beach a Black Throated Diver and a Red Necked Grebe 18 Bewick's Swans at Burpham Village 2 Great Northern Divers still on the Long Pit at Rye Harbour LNR also a female Scaup Tuesday November 26, 2008 2 Great Northern Divers still on the Long Pit at Rye Harbour LNR also a Red Crested Pochard and a Scaup The Long Tailed Duck still in Pagham Harbour also 13 Slavonian Grebes, a Great Northern Diver and a Velvet Scoter off Church Norton Monday November 24, 2008 2 Great Northern Divers still on the Long Pit at Rye Harbour LNR Sunday November 23, 2008 A Long tailed Duck and a Great Northern Diver flew west past Selsey Bill with a Velvet Scoter east Past Ovingdean mid morning were 2000+ Gannets, 100's of Kittiwakes and Fulmars, 10 Bonxies, 12 Little Gulls, 2 Velvet Scoter, 10 Wigeon, 4 Pintail and 2 Red throated Divers with an immature male Eider on the sea. At Arlington Resevoir a large Gull roost held just 2 Yellow Legged Gulls, ad and 1st win, and a 2nd winter Mediterranean Gull. Also of note a Drk Goldeneye, 3 Pochard, 2 Tufted Ducks, 10 Wigeon and 56 Great Crested Grebes, Friday November 21, 2008 3 Goosander, 1 drk, roosted at Warnham LNR Thursday November 20, 2008 15 Woodlarks in a field near The Lookout, Peacehaven at the junction between Downs Walk and Valley Road (TQ411030) Monday November 17, 2008 No sign of the Ring Necked Duck at Scotney Gravel Pit but 2 Common Cranes over Long Tailed Duck off Church Norton Sunday November 16, 2008 A 1st winter drake Ring Necked Duck at Scotney Gravel Pit at the Sussex end At Rye Harbour LNR 2 Great Northern Divers still on the Long Pit Saturday November 15, 2008 At Rye Harbour LNR 2 Great Northern Divers on the Long Pit Friday November 14, 2008 At Rye Harbour LNR the Great Northern Diver still on the Long Pit 3 Bearded Tits at the Ouse Estuary Project at Newhaven also Short Eared Owl 7 Goosanders in Pagham Harbour Wednesday November 12, 2008 At Rye Harbour LNR a Great Northern Diver recently released by the RSPCA was today on the Long Pit Saturday November 8, 2008 A Grey Phalarope at Rye Harbour LNR on the flat beach flood Wednesday November 5, 2008 3 Snow Buntings at East Head At Pagham Harbour a Black Necked Grebe and a 1st winter Drake Scaup on Pagham Lagoon. In the Harbour 5 redhead Goosanders, a Long Tailed Duck and a Black Brant ( which has been back for a few days ) Friday October 31, 2008 Great Grey Shrike at Ambersham Common at 14:00 2 Snow Buntings still at East Head Thursday October 30, 2008 2 Snow Buntings still at East Head Wednesday October 29, 2008 A Yellow Browed Warbler at Climping at the south end of Climping Street beyond the hotel entrance though very elusive A Honey Buzzard rptd from a boat 3 miles south of Brighton Marina at Miday Two 'Continental' Coal Tits in a patch of about a dozen pine at Chatsworth Park, Telscombe Cliffs near the east end of Park Avenue (TQ404018), this morning 2 Snow Buntings at the northern end of East Head near the fenced enclosure A Snow Bunting around the hide on Pagham Spit Tuesday October 28, 2008 In a private Garden in Offington, Worthing 4 Firecrests and a Continental Coal Tit Sunday October 26, 2008 A Snow Bunting at Selsey Bill this morning Wednesday October 1, 2008 The Pectoral Sandpiper still at Pulborough Brooks RSPB on the north brooks also 6 Little Stints still there A Pectoral Sandpiper rptd at Bracklesham Bay RSPB on the main lagoon viewed from the sea wall this morning but no sign midday Tuesday September 30, 2008 The Pectoral Sandpiper still at Pulborough Brooks RSPB on the north brooks also 5 Little Stints still there Monday September 29, 2008 The Pectoral Sandpiper still at Pulborough Brooks RSPB on the north brooks also 5 Little Stints still there Sunday September 28, 2008 The juvenile Red Backed Shrike images still near Devils Dyke north of Brighton just east of the Boundary Hault Picnic Site Car Park The Red Backed Shrike still on Thorney Island at Longmere Point The Pectoral Sandpiper still at Pulborough Brooks RSPB on the north brooks also 5 Little Stints there this evening   Saturday September 27, 2008 A juvenile Red Backed Shrike near Devils Dyke north of Brighton just east of the Boundary Hault Picnic Site Car Park The Pectoral Sandpiper still at Pulborough Brooks RSPB on the north brooks Sunday September 21, 2008 The Pectoral Sandpiper still at Pulborough Brooks RSPB on the North Brooks viewed from Jupp's Viewpoint. Also 2 Ruff and 1 Little Stint Saturday September 20, 2008 A Pectoral Sandpiper at Pulborough Brooks RSPB on the North Brooks viewed from Jupp's Viewpoint. Also 2 Ruff and 1 Little Stint A Wryneck at Birling Gap 3 Ospreys still on Thorney Island Tuesday September 17, 2008 The Wryneck still between Church Norton and the Severels at Pagham Harbour LNR 5 Osprey on Thorney Island Osprey over Weirwood Reservoir at 11:12 then flew west Monday September 15, 2008 A juvenile Dotterel at Selsey West Fields this morning before flying north At Pagham Harbour the Wryneck still between Church Norton and the Severels also Osprey, Spoonbill and Honey Buzzard over 4 Ospreys on Thorney Island 2 ospreys at Chingford Pond Sunday September 14, 2008 The Wryneck still at the North Wall at Pagham Harbour also the Wryneck still between Church Norton and the Severels Honey Buzzard south over Pagham Harbour at 11:20 and an Osprey in the Harbour this afternoon Saturday September 13, 2008 A Juvenile Dotterel at Rye Harbour roosting on flat beach with Golden Plover this morning A Juvenile Dotterel at Pett on the sea wall just west of the roadside pool A Grey headed Wagtial at Pgham Harbour at the North Wall A Wryneck at Pagham Harbour at the North Wall and another between Church Norton and the Severels A Wryneck at Climping Gap at Atherington A Wryneck images at the top end of Sheepcote Valley, Brighton around the BMX track Wryneck still in the Lower Cuckmere A Red Backed Shrike on Thorney Island at Longmere Point also Osprey Still Honey Buzzard north over Seaford at 10:50 Honey Buzzard west over Brighton also 8 Common Buzzards and a Marsh Harrier Thursday September 11, 2008 Juv Red Backed Shrike at Pagham Harbour in north fields near Honer Farm. Take footpath north from north wall towards Honer Farm then west in front of cottages to 2nd water trough Grey Phalarope still in the lower Cuckmere The Wryneck still on the west side of Pagham Harbour between the visitor center and Chrch Norton 14 Black Terns at Ivy Lake, Chichester GP at dusk 4 Black Terns at Castle Water, Rye Harbour LNR Black Tern still at Weirwood Reservoir 2 Ospreys still on Thorney Island Wednesday September 10, 2008 Grey Phalarope still in the lower Cuckmere The Grey Phalarope still at Sisslesham Ferry and another still on the west side of Pagham Harbour A Wryneck by the Long Pool at Pagham Harbour Tuesday September 9, 2008 Grey Phalarope still at Sisslesham Ferry and another on the west side of Pagham Harbour Grey Phalarope image still in the lower Cuckmere 6 Black Terns at Ivy Lake, Chichester Gravel Pit Black Tern at Weirwood Reservoir Monday September 8, 2008 A juvenile Dotterel on the Downs above Balsdean viewed from Harveys Cross War Memorial TQ 387 057 5 Grey Phalaropes ar Bracklesham Bay RSPB Grey Phalarope at Widewater, Lancing Grey Phalarope still at Weirwood Reservoir from the dam end Grey Phalarope still at Sidlesham Ferry Pool Grey Phalarope still in the lower Cuckmere Wryneck still in the lower Cuckmere 4 Black Terns at Chichester Gravel Pits 4 Honey Buzzards over Brighton 2 ad males south at 11:55, an ad male south at 13:35 and a pale juvenile flew west at 14:20 also an Osprey flew west at 12:30 Honey Buzzard flew north over Shoreham at 15:30 Sunday September 7, 2008 Grey Phalarope images still at Weirwood Reservoir from the Dam emd also 2 Black Terns The Grey Phalarope images still at Sidlesham Ferry Grey Phalarope at Rye Harbour LNR on pools behind Ternery Pool Grey Phalarope in Cuckmere Haven on the first saline pool on the right of the concrete path Also Wryneck still by the southern most pool on the west side of the river A Wryneck at the top end of Sheepcote Valley 5 Black Terns at Ivy Lake,reservoir Chichester GP 7 Black Terns at Arlington Reservoir Saturday September 6, 2008 At Sesley Bill 2 Sooty Shearwaters past, a juv Sabines Gull east at 9:00 and a juv Long tailed Skua east at 13:50 Wryneck in Cuckmere Haven near the Coastguard Cottages also an Osprey there The Grey Phalarope still at Sidlesham Ferry Grey Phalarope at Weirwood Reservoir from the dam end though mobile also Black Tern Grey Phalarope in Shoreham Harbour viewed from Quay Court Grey Phalarope off Church Norton 6 Black Terns and an Osprey at Arlington Reservoir Thursday September 4,2008 No sign of the Black Headed Type Wagtail at /botolphs in the Adur Valley The Grey Phalarope still at Newhaven Tidemills this morning but was unfortunately picked up dead later on. The Grey Phalarope still at Sidlesham Ferry Wednesday September 3, 2008 A Black Headed type Wagtail with cattle in the Adur Valley at approx TQ194095 A Grey Phalarope images on the small eastern pool at Newhaven Tidemills A Grey Phalarope at Sidlesham Ferry Pool Wryneck still on Thorney Island in the north west corner along the footpath between the road and the harbour wall also Osprey still Wryneck at Pulborough Brooks RSPB behind Winpenny Hide also 2 Wood Sandpipers 4 Curlew Sandpipers at Pett Pools Tuesday September 2, 2008 Wryneck still on Thorney Island in the north west corner along the footpath between the road and the harbour wall also Osprey still A Grey Phalarope on the sea at Selsey Bill by the lifeboat station Monday September 1, 2008 Wryneck still on Thorney Island in the north west corner along the footpath between the road and the harbour wall 2 Black necked Grebes at Weirwood Reservoir along the south bank also an Osprey over at 8:55 and a Juv Arctic Tern Osprey on Thorney Island 300+ Yellow Wagtails at Rye Harbour LNR along the shore ridges at Harbour Farm Sunday August 31, 2008 A juvenile Dotterel on the Downs above Balsdean viewed from Harveys Cross War Memorial TQ 387 057 Wryneck still at Sheepcote Valley on the middle levels though very elusive also 2 Spotted Flycatchers and Crossbill over Wryneck at the Little Deeps, Thorney Island 3 Spoonbills in Pagham Harbour Saturday August 30, 2008 An Ortolan Bunting flew east over Sheepcote Valley early morning also 2 Wrynecks and a Juv Red Backed Shrike on the middle levels. Also Pied Flycatcher and Grasshopper Warbler At Beachy Head . 8 Crossbills flew east. Marsh Harrier and 3 Honey Buzzards Images over also Pied F;ycather near Birling Gap Osprey over Cuckmere Haven Tuesday August 19, 2008 An Osprey flew SSW near Rackham at Midday Monday August 18, 2008 2 White Storks circled over Glynde at midday then flew north In the 2 hours around high tide 1 Sooty Shearwater west past Ovingdean also 1 distant shearwater sp. Over 1000 commic Terns also flew west. An Osprey flew over Rye Harbour at 15:10 3 Wood Sandpipers at Pulborough Brooks RSPB from Nettley's hide Sunday August 17, 2008 An immature Spoonbill flew west past Ovingdean at 15:10 also an Arctic Skua east. Spoonbill flew west over Siddlesham Ferry at 18:00 7+ Wood Sandpipers at Pulborough Brooks RSPB from Nettleys hide A Wood Sandpiper at Pett Pools also 2 Little Stints, 4 Curlew Sandpipers and 3 Spotted Redshanks Wood Sandpiper still at Weirwood Reservoir at the west end Thursday August 7, 2008 A Little Stint on the new pits at Harbour Farm, Rye Harbour LNR with 2 Wood Sandpipers at Castle Water A Wood Sandpiper at Pulborugh Brooks RSPB also 20 Green Sandpipers 12 Crossbills over Cissbury Ring Wednesday August 6, 2008 Balearic Shearwater past Selsey Bill A juvenile Caspian Gull at Brighton Marina in the morning before moving off east at 10:45 Wood Sandpiper still at the west end of Weirwood Reservoir Tuesday August 5, 2008 An adult Long Tailed Skua west past Selsey Bill at 12:02 also 2 Balearic Shearwaters and 1 Pomarine Skua Sunday August 3, 2008 Past Selsey Bill today 1 Balearic Shearwater, 1 Manx Shearwater, 1 Roseate Tern, 1 Black Tern and 4 Arctic Skuas all flying west along with good numbers of Common Terns and Gannets. 2 Little Stints at Pulborouh Brooks RSPB from Nettlys Hide Saturday August 2, 2008 2 Little Stints at the Midrips also 2 Curlew Sandpipers and 25 Avocets Curlew Sandpiper at the Wader Poll, Rye Harbour LNR At Pett Pools a Bar tailed Godwit with 9 Black Tailed Godwits and 6 Common Sandpipers Friday August 1, 2008 The Wood Sandpiper still at Weirwood Reservoir The Wood Sandpiper still at Arlington Reservoir Thursday July 31, 2008 Wood Sandpiper still at Weirwood Reservoir Wednesday July 30, 2008 A Little Stint and a Wood Sandpiper at Weirwood Reservoir A Wood Sandpiper at Arlington Reservoir Sunday July 27, 2008 A Little Stint and 8 Curlew Sandpipers at the Midrips also 4 Avocet and 1 Knot also a juv Arctic Skua lingering offshore Osprey south over Crawley at 13:50 Saturday July 26, 2008 Wood Sandpiper on Sidlesham Ferry Pool Sunday July 20, 2008 The second summer White Winged Black Tern still at Rye Harbour LNR on Ternery Pool and the Long Pit Still at least 5 Balearic Shearwaters still lingering off Selsey Bill Curlew Sandpiper at the Midrips   Saturday July 19, 2008 The second summer White Winged Black Tern still at Rye Harbour LNR on Ternery Pool and the Long Pit 5 Balearic Shearwaters west past Ovingdean including 3 that lingered for a period also 1 Bonxie flew east and 1 Manx Shearwater and 7 Whimbrel west 2 Balearic Shearwaters and 9 Manx Shearwaters past Splash Point, Seaford between 17:00 and 18:00 At least 5 Balearic Shearwaters still lingering off Selsey Bill Friday July 18, 2008 The second summer White Winged Black Tern still at Rye Harbour LNR on Ternery Pool and the Long Pit also the drk Red Crested Pochard still on the Long Pit 6 Balearic Shearwaters limgering off Selsey Bill though distant Thursday July 17, 2008 The second summer White Winged Black Tern still at Rye Harbour LNR on Ternery Pool and the Long Pit also the drk Red Crested Pochard still on the Long Pit Wednesday July 16, 2008 The second summer White Winged Black Tern still at Rye Harbour LNR on Ternery Pool and the Long Pit At Climping a moulting adult Whinchat in the crop field next to the horse paddock, 2 Sedge Warblers were also seen here. A couple of Reed Warblers singing in this area, several Swifts movined west and a Grey Partridge flew towards the horse paddock. On the sea, at least 80 Gannets were feeding offshore, 2 juvenille Mediterranean Gulls moved east, 4 Little Egrets on the shoreline, 5 Manx Shearwaters moving east at 8.15pm. 3 Common Terns also moved east and a Little Owl was heard calling from the hotel area Tuesday July 15, 2008 The second summer White Winged Black Tern image still at Rye Harbour LNR on Ternery Pool and the Long Pit also also a Roseate Tern at Terery Pool Monday July 14, 2008 A second summer White Winged Black Tern at Rye Harbour LNR commuting between Ternery Pool and the Long Pit. Also a Roseate Tern on Ternery pool this morning and the drk Red Crested Pochard still on the Long Pit Tuesday July 8, 2008 Spoonbill on Sidlesham Ferry Pool 16:00 to 16:05 Balearic Shearwater west past Ovingdean at 15:58 also 3 Manx Shearwaters west at 15:02 2 Storm Petrels still lingering off Selsey Bill Sunday July 6, 2008 2 Balearic Sheawaters past Selsey Bill by 10:00 also Storm Petrel and 1 Manx Sheawater 1 Balearic Shearwater and 1 Manx Shearwater past Worthing Beach 1 Manx Shearwater and 1 Bonxie past Ovingdean Saturday June 28, 2008 Storm Petrels west past Selsey Bill also 1 Manx Shearwater by 9:00 Storm Petrel west past Worthing at 8:50 Manx Shearwater west past Ovingdean between 18:00 and 19:00 Monday June 23, 2008 At Rye Harbour LNR a Roseate Tern offshore late afternoon also the drk Red Crested Pochard still on the Long Pit Sunday June 22, 2008 The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge At Rye Harbour LNR a Drk Red Crested Pochard on the Long Pit Thursday June 19, 2008 The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge Saturday June 14, 2008 The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge Friday June 13, 2008 3 Common Cranes flew north east over Crossbush, south east of Arundel at 8:50 At Rye Harbour LNR a Great White Egret left the Castle Water roost this morning The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge Sunday June 8, 2008 The Terek Sandpiper was again at the Midrips on Lydd Ranges which is within East Sussex today it was also in Kent! The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge Spoonbill still at Pulborough Brooks Saturday June 7, 2008 The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge A female Red Backed Shrike at Littlehampton Golf Course Spoonbill still at Pulborough Brooks Friday June 6, 2008 The 1st summer male Trumpeter Finch still in the Southern water compound on the cliff top at the Portobello Outfall, Telscombe Cliffs. The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge Thursday June 5, 2008 A 1st summer male Trumpeter Finch image for it's second day in the Southern water compound on the cliff top at the Portobello Outfall, Telscombe Cliffs. Black Stork north over St Swithun's Church, East Grinstead at 14:45 and 14:57 The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge Bee Eater and Serin at Selsey Bill this morning Spoonbill still at Pulborough Brooks Wednesday June 4, 2008 A1st summer male Common Rosefinch singing briefly at 9:00 at Pagham Harbour North Wall, near Bridge Pool at Owl Copse An Adult Rose Coloured Starling at Jurys Gap this evening The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge Common Crane between Angmering and Ford this evening though mobile Spoonbill still at Pulborough Brooks Tuesday June 3, 2008 The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge Spoonbill still at Pulborough Brooks Sunday June 1, 200 The Terek Sandpiper on the Midrips this afternoon on the 3rd pool along park at Jury's Gap The Bee Eater again briefly this afternoon at Whitbread Hollow, Beachy Head The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge Spoonbill still at Pulborough Brooks Saturday May 31, 2008 A Terek Sandpiper image on the new pits opposite the Lime Kiln Cottage at Rye Harbour LNR A Red Rumped Swallow at Beachy Head flew from Beachy Head Hotel Car Park to Cow Gap then east at 12:10 The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge A Honey Buzzard north over Cow Gap, Beachy Head at 15:30 Spoonbill still at Pulborough Brooks Friday May 30, 2008 A River Warbler recordings this afternoon at Beachy Head at the top edge of Whitbread Hollow though very elusive. Also a Bee Eater record shot there An adult Rose Coloured Starling in of the sea at Whitbread Hollow at 9:50 but no further sign also a female Ring Ouzel there The Alpine Swift again this morning aroound County Hall, Lewes 2 Dotterel in off the Sea at Selsey Bill The male Red Backed Shrike still at Shopham Bridge Spoonbill still at Pulborough Brooks Thursday May 29, 2008 The Alpine Swift still present at County Hall, Lewes, in the morning until 7:38 when it flew off south but again returned to roost this evening. A Bee Eater flew east over Fontwell racecourse at 7:30 A Black Kite flew east over Forest Row at 11:57 A Black Kite over woodland near Ringmer A male Red Backed Shrike image at Shopham Bridge just north of Burton Mill Pond singing and showing well A singing Melodious Warbler seen briefly in Shooter's Bottom, Beachy Head at 08.30 this morning then again at 12.30 in the elders to the west side of the main track At Selsey Bill at least 2 Storm petrels lingering though distant. Also 1 Arctic Skua A Spoonbill at Pulborough Brooks RSPB Wednesday May 28, 2008 An Alpine Swift images clinging to the north side of the west building at County Hall, Lewes this afternoon to 21:00 at least A Black Stork flew north west from Willingdon Levels, Eastbourne, at 07:15 A Bee Eater to the east of Oving, near Chichester by the entrance to Decoy Farm at 16:40 2 Storm Petrels off Beachy Head Tuesday May 27, 2008 The Tawny Pipit again at Rye Harbour LNR at 10:30 but no sign of it this evening Storm Petrels still lingering off Selsey Bill Monday May 26, 2008 At Rye Harbour LNR The Tawny Pipit more images again showing well early afternoon by the Old Bunker beyond the Red Roofed Hut also 2 Temminck's Stints on the Wader Scrape Sunday May 25, 2008 A Tawny Pipit images at Rye Harbour LNR on the Flat Beach from 11.30 - 15.15 when it flew towards the red roofed hut also a Bee eater rptd at the east end of Rye Village in the afternoon before flying off over the Golf Course. 3 Balearic Shearwaters past Worthing Beach at 8:40 Friday May 23, 2008 A couple of Storm Petrels still lingering off Selsey Bill Thursday May 22, 2008 The Great White Egret still at Horse Eye Level 6+ Storm Petrels past Selsey Bill Wednesday May 21, 2008 A Great White Egret images at Horse Eye Level and showing well on the pool Tuesday May 20, 2008 A Black Kite over Boreham Street, Pevensey, 9:15 to 9:24 then flew north Monday May 19, 2008 A Black necked Grebe at the west end of Scotney Gravel Pit The Wood Sandpiper still at Weirwood Reservoir on the north bank A Pomarine Skua east past Splash Point, Seaford, this morning also Arctic Skua,25 Arctic Terns and a Little Tern Sunday May 18, 2008 A Black Stork circled over the Long Man of Wilmington at around 9:30 then flew towards the Cuckmere and was later seen circling over the west side of the Cuckmere at 10:20 before heading off south east towards Eastbourne 3 Common Cranes at Pulborough brooks RSPB from the Hanger viewpoint A Stone Curlew at Rye Harbour LNR on the west beach At Weirwood Reservoir a Temminck's Stint on the dam briefly before flying to the scrape on the approach road also a Wood Sandpiper on the scrape. A Honey Buzzard flew north over Battle Great Wood at 10:35 Saturday May 17,2008 At Beachy Head 2 Pied Flycatchers, 1 male, at the Old Trapping Area also plenty of Spotted Flycatchers Wednesday May 14, 2008 A Cattle Egret in the Lower Ouse Valley at South Heighton but mobile Tuesday May 13, 2008 A Cattle Egret with Cattle at Hooe Level, Pevensey TQ664054 Sunday May 11, 2008 A Honey Buzzard in north over Ovingdean at 17:25 also Marsh Harrier flew east and a Hobby and Sparrowhawk over. Saturday May 10, 2008 A Short Toed Lark images at the western end of Newhaven Tidemills in the short grass but ellusive at times Thursday May 8, 2008 3 Temminck's Stints still on the North Brooks at Pulborough Brooks RSPB from Jupps Viewpoint 28 Pomarine Skuas past Splash Point, Seaford by 12:15 14 Pomarine Skuas past Ovingdean at 06:50 9 Pomarine Skuas flew past Birling Gap at 06:35 Wednesday May 7, 2008 3 Temminck's Stints still on the North Brooks at Pulborough Brooks RSPB from Jupps Viewpoint 66 Pomarine Skuas past Splash Point, Seaford 39 Pomarine Skuas past Selsey Bill At Weirwood Reservoir a Black Tern and a Green Sandpiper Tuesday May 6, 2008 A Great White Egret flew north over Chichester Harbour at 11:07 3 Temminck's Stints on the North Brooks at Pulborough Brooks RSPB from Jupps Viewpoint A 1st win/sum Iceland Gull flew west past Ovingdean at 6:01 also 5 Pomarine Skuas prior to 7:30 2 Pomarine Skuas past Selsey Bill also 2 Velvet Scoter At Weirwood Reservoir a Wood Sandpiper, Greenshank and Arctic Tern but no sign of the Wood sandpiper early afternoon Monday May 5, 2008 A Great White Egret flew high east past Ovingdean beach this morning A Black Kite just south of Southwater drifted east over Shipley at 15:00 A Bee eater flew north east over Southease station at 14:55 9 Pomarine Skuas past Splash Point, Seaford also 3 Arctic Skuas, 1 Bonxie and 4 Hobbies Sunday May 4, 2008 A Serin at Selsey Bill this morning 72 Pomarine Skuas past Splash Point, Seaford 11 Pomarine Skuas past Worthing Beach 9 Pomarine Skuas past Selsey Bill also 13 Velvet Scoter and 70 Black Terns Wood Sandpiper at Rye Harbour LNR at Harbour Farm Sunday April 6, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still offshore at Ovingdean this evening also 3 Common Scoter on the sea and 2 Great Crested Grebes A Hobby at Beachy Head this morning 3 Garganey ( 1 drk ) at the New Excavations at Castle Water, Rye Harbour LNR Grasshopper Warbler still reeling at Seaford Head 150 yds east of the Barn Car Park also Male Black Redstart and 2 Redstarts Saturday April 5, 2008 The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal Migrants at Beachy included a Short-eared Owl, 10 Swallows, 6 male Common Redstarts, a Black Redstart, 4 Wheatears, a Whitethroat, 7 Blackcaps, 40 Willow Warblers, 6 Chiffchaffs and 3 alba Wagtails 3 Garganey ( 2 drks ) on pits behind Ternery Pool at Rye Harbour LNR A Common Swift over Icklesham Grasshopper Warbler at Seaford Head aslo a Redstart there Thursday April 3, 2008 2 Common Cranes at Pulborough Brooks RSPB this afternoon on the North Brooks and present until dusk A Serin image briefly in a Bognor garden at midday The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal 3 Yellow Wagtails at Rye Harbour LNR Wednesday April 2, 2008 The 1st winter Female Surf Scoter still offshore at Ovingdean The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir Tuesday April 1, 2008 The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir Monday March 31, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still offshore at Ovingderan and present until dusk The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir Sunday March 30, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still early morning offshore at Ovingdean and still present late afternoon At Newhaven the 1st winter Glaucous Gull record image again around the west arm and in the harbour around the fishing boats but no sign of the Iceland Gull The Black necked Grebe still at Pagham Lagoon 2 Little Gulls on Ivy Lake, Chichester GP complex The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir The Great Grey Shrike still at Old Lodge Ashdown Forest Saturday March 29, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still offshore at Ovingdean Friday March 28, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still offshore at Ovingdean A 1st winter Glaucous Gull flew east past Brighton Marina this morning The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal 9 Firecrest at Beachy Head Common Tern east past Selsey Bill also 2 Great Noerthern Divers on the sea Thursday March 27, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter again offshore at Ovingdean The 1st winter Iceland Gull still around Newhaven west arm but no sign of it between 12:45 and 13:15 but a 1st winter Glaucous Gull was showing well The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common At Rye Harbour LNR Sedge Warbler at the viewpoint and the new excavations,also at the viewpoint Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Swallow, 14 Sand Martin Wednesday March 26, 2008 The1st winter Iceland Gull again at Newhaven on the west arm Red necked Grebe still at Weirwodd Reservoir also a Willow Warbler Osprey in off the sea at Brighton Marina at 10:15 Osprey over Burgess Hill at 12:00 4 Great Northen Divers and a Black Throated Diver off Selsey Bill Tuesday March 25, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still offshore at Ovingdean mid afternoon also Red necked Grebe and 2 Little Gulls The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick canal The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir The Black necked Grebe and ad Little Gull still at Pagham Lagoon Black throated Diver off Selsey Bill Black throated diver off Church Norton Monday March 24, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still offshore at Ovingdean also a 1st winter Glaucous Gull images 10:30 to 11:00 on the beach then flew west. The 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant The Red necked Grebe again at Weirwood Reservoir viewed from the west end car park and now in summer plumage 3 Great Northern Divers and a Slavonian Grebe off Selsey Bill A Long tailed Duck and female Velvet Scoter offshore at Worthing At Beachy Head a Firecrest in the Hotel Garden image also 5 Wheatears Eastern type Chiffchaff images still at Burpham Sewage Treatment Works 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal The Black necked Grebe still at Pagham Lagoon also the ad Little Gull still present 2 Velvet Scotors off Pett with Common Scoter Sunday March 23, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still offshore at Ovingdean The Black necked Gebe still at Pagham Lagoon The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal Saturday March 22, 2008 The 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant The Black necked Grebe still at Pagham Lagoon 2 Great Northern Divers off Selsey Bill Friday March 21, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still present offshore at Ovingdean though mostly very distant and present until dusk also a summer plumaged Black necked Grebe offshore early evening and 2 Red Throated Divers The 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant Black necked Grebe image and the drk Garganey images still at Pagham Lagoon also the ad Little Gull still there The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal Thursday March 20, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still present offshore at Ovingdean though mostly very distant The 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant At Southwick Lock Gates the Glaucous Gull present at 18:20 and a probable ad Caspian Gull for 5 minutes At Weirwood Reservoir a 1st winter Caspian Gull until 6:45 only Black necked Grebe and the drk Garganey still at Pagham Lagoon also the ad Little Gull still there A Bittern at the Castle Water viewpoint, Rye Harbour LNR this morning At Burpham sewage works Tristis type Eastern Chiffchaff with 6 Chiffchaff and Firecrest Wednesday March 19, 2008 The 3 Common Cranes still at Pulborough Brooks RSPB this morning until 8:50 when they flew SSE The 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common Drk Garganey on Pagham Lagoon also ad Little Gull No sign of the Surf Scoter off Ovingdean early morning Tuesday March 18, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still present offshore at Ovingdean though mostly very distant 3 Common Cranes this afternoon at Pulborough Brooks RSPB viewed from the Hanger 1st winter Iceland Gull on rocks to the west of the Newhaven harbour west arm late morning Monday March 17, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still present offshore at Ovingdean though mostly very distant The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal The Black necked Grebe and the Red necked Grebe both still at Weirwood Reservoir Sunday March 16, 2008 The 1st winter female Surf Scoter still present offshore at Ovingdean though mostly very distant A Black necked Grebe at the west end of Weirwood Reservoir also 2 House Martins and 6 Sand Martins from the dam Saturday March 15, 2008 A 1st winter fem or ad fem Surf Scoter offshore off Ovingdean also a 1st Winter Iceland Gull flew south at 16:50 Cattle Egret still just North of Piddinghoe Black necked Grebe still at Pagham Lagoon also 3 Garganey 12 Garganey past Splash Point, Seaford 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal 4 Garganey past Shoreham at 8:20 Also generally today a notable appearance of Northern Wheatears along with a movement of Garganey and Little Gulls Thursday March 13, 2008 A Black Necked Grebe at Pagham Lagoon The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal Wednesday March 12, 2008 The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir also in the evening roost 2 Caspian Gulls, an adult and 1st winter and 2 Mediterranean Gulls a 2nd and a 1st winter. Tuesday March 11, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir also this morning 1+ Jack Snipe flushed along the the bank to the right of the hide along with 6 Common Snipe. In this evenings roost an adult Caspian Gull gull and a probable 3rd calander year, 2 adult Kittiwakes and 3 Mediterranean gulls 2 first winter and a second winter. The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still in the Southwick Canal area Monday March 10, 2008 The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir Sunday March 9, 2008 2 adult Whooper Swans still at Scotney Gravel Pit also 2 Long tailed Ducks still and 100 White fronted Geese A 1st winter Iceland Gull at Newhaven on the west breakwater 10:40 - 11:40 Tristis type Chiffchaff still at Coldwalthem Sewage Works The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir Great Grey Shrike still at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest Saturday March 8, 2008 Adult Black Brant still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese ( A small article ) The 1st winter Iceland Gull again roosted at Arlington Reservoir flying in at 16:35 until dusk A 1st winter Glaucous Gull flew east past Spalsh Point, Seaford at 7:38 also 3 Mediterranean Gulls The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir also 4+ Sand Martins Long tailed Duck still on the Long Pit at Rye Harbour LNR The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common Great Grey Shrike still at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest Friday March 7, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road 1st winter Yellow legged gull and 4 adult Mediterranean Gulls at Arlington Reservoir this evening Thursday March 6, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road 1st winter Iceland Gull ( phonescoped record image ) again roosted at Arlington Reservoir from 16:15 also 2 1st winter Yellow Legged Gulls and an adult Mediterranean Gull. 1st winter Glaucous Gull at Pett Pools at 14:00 A Wheatear on the cliffs edge east of Birling Gap also 2 Great Northern Divers flew east The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common Great Grey Shrike still at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest Wednesday March 5, 2008 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road Great Grey Shrike still at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest A Little Gull at Arundel WWT from the Peter Scott Hide Tuesday March 4, 2008 Adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese also Black Brant, 2 Pale Bellied Brents and 2 Barnacle Geese 1 possibly 2 first winter Iceland Gulls following trawlers of Splash Point, Seaford this afternoon The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still in the Southwick Canal area An Eagle sp reported over Doleham flying towards Hastings today. Avocets at Rye Harbour LNR with 6 on Ternery Pool and 1 on the new pits. Also 3 at Pett Level Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir also 2 brief Sand Martins and a brief male Goosander Great Grey Shrike still at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest No sign of any "Wild Geese" at Piddinghoe 2 Sand Martins at Arlington Reservoir Monday March 3, 2008 Adult Red Breasted Goose again at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road 2 Tundra Bean Geese again at Piddinghoe just south of the Pond with 4 White fronted Geese and 10 Barnacle Geese Red Necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common Sunday March 2, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common Great Grey Shrike still at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest 2 Sandwich Terns at Ternery Pool, Rye Harbour LNR Saturday March 1, 2008 Adult Red Breasted Goose again at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road The Cattle Egret still just north of Piddinghoe A first winter Iceland Gull flew east then west past Splash Point, Seaford at 8:00 A first winter Iceland Gull roosted at Arlington Reservoir Great Grey Shrike still at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut Friday February 29, 2008 Adult Red Breasted Goose again at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese A male Wheatear at Beachy Head behind Belle Tout Wood this morning Red Necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir Purple Sandpiper at Shoreham Harbour Thursday February 28, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road An immature Spoonbill flew west past Church Norton at 14:25 Wednesday February 27, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road An immature Spoonbill at Rye Harbour LNr on Pits opposite the Lime Kiln Cottage The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut Great Grey Shrike still at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir Tuesday February 26, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal 5 Purple Sandpipers at Shoreham Harbour at High Tide Monday February 25, 2008 The Cattle Egret image still just north of Piddinghoe Black Brant and 1 Pale Bellied Brent Goose with Dark Bellied Brents at Sidlesham Ferry this morning Great Grey Shrike still at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir 50 White fronted Geese still at Pett Level with 5 Velvet Scoter still offshore Sunday February 24, 2008 The Cattle Egret still just north of Piddinghoe in the Donkey field and the 10 Barnacle Geese still south of the pond 2 adult Whooper Swans still at Scotney Gravel Pit also 2 Long tailed Ducks, 148 White fronted Geese, 84 Barnacle Geese and c400 Greylags ( the bird reported as a Blue Morph Snow Goose is still present but has a very small black bill very similar to a Barnacle Goose and very unlike a Snow Goose ) The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir also a 1st winter Maditerranean Gull The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also the Long tailed Duck still on the Long Pit and a Red head Smew at Castle Water Great Grey Shrike still at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest 54 White fronted Geese at Pett Level Saturday February 23, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road The tristis type eastern Chiffchaff still at Coldwaltham Sewage works and showing well calling much more frequently. The bird was heard to call in excess of 50 times today and it didn’t deviate from typical tristis in both tone and delivery, albeit quieter than on the Eastern Vagrants CD, but quite different from more disyllabic eastern abietinus call on the same CD. A samll article on this bird along with some very informative images can be viewed Here The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common Great Grey Shrike at Old Lodge, Ashdown Forest TQ 460 309 2 Egyptian Geese flew over Chingford Pond at 10:30 The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also a Slavonian Gerebe at Ternery Pool A very obliging Long eared Owl at Pagham Harbour Image Friday February 22, 2008 2 Tundra Bean Geese at Scotney Gravel Pit with 60 White fronted Geese, 160 Barnacle Geese and Greylags 2 Tundra Bean Geese still Piddinghoe Pond with10 Barnacle Geese and Greylags The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still around Southwick Canal, this morning on the Cemex gravel piles and this evening on the beach just east of the power station The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut Thursday February 21, 2008 The Cattle Egret still just north of Piddinghoe in the Donkey field 3 Common Cranes flew north over the north side of Horsham at 9:50 2 Tundra Bean Geese still just south of Piddinghoe Pond with 6 White fronted Geese, 12 Barnacle Geese and Greylags Wednesday February 20, 2008 The Lapland Bunting still at Selsey Bill around the lifeboat station 2 Tundra Bean Geese images still just south of Piddinghoe Pond with 4 White fronted Geese, 10 Barnacle Geese and Greylags, also a Common Sandpiper on the river 130 White fronted Geese at Scotney Gravel Pit 36 White fronted Geese at Pett 10 White fronted Geese still at Pulborough Brooks RSPB 21 Slavonian Grebes off Church Norton at 10:00 Tuesday February 19, 2008 A Spotted Crake on Southwick Beach 50m from the east arm at 9:50 then flew inland a link to some images The Lapland Bunting still at Selsey Bill around the lifeboat station 2 Tundra Bean Geese just south of Piddinghoe Pond with 4 White fronted Geese, 10 Barnacle Geese and Grey lags, also a Green Sandpiper on the river The Tundra Bean Goose still at the west end of Scontney Gravel Pit with White Fronted Geese, Barnacles and Greylags The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut The first winter Glaucous Gull still on Southwick Canal The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common image 43 Barnacle Geese on Thorney Island Sunday February 17, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road The Cattle Egret still at Piddinghoe The Lapland Bunting images still at Selsey Bill around the lifeboat station A Tundra Bean Goose at Scotney Gravel Pit this evening along with 126 White fronted Geese, 57 Barnacle Geese and c400 Greylags. Also the 2 Whooper Swans still with Mute Swans at the West end also 2 Long tailed Ducks still present. The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also the Long tailed Duck still at the Long pit where the Ferruginous type hybrid is also srtill present. A Hawaiian Goose with the Canada Goose Flock. 3 Marsh Harriers hunting over Castle Water The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common 42 White fronted Geese at Pett Level with 2 Barnacle Geese and Greylags and Canadas. 3 Velvet Scoter offshore 10 White fronted Geese at Pulborough Brooks RSPB Saturday February 16, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road The Cattle Egret still at Piddinghoe The Lapland Bunting still at Selsey Bill around the lifeboat station The Spoonbill images still on the Scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley also a 1st winter Glaucous Gull 3 White fronted Geese image and 27 Barnacle Geese images The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still at Southwick Canal The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common on the ridge in the north west corner The Snow Bunting image still to the west of Bo Peep Car Park Friday February 15, 2008 The Cattle Egret still at Piddinghoe The Spoonbill still on the Scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley also 5 White fronted Geese and 27 Barnacle Geese The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir also an Adult Caspian Gull and a White fronted Goose briefly The Snow Bunting still to the west of Bo Peep Car Park Thursday February 14, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets again at East Lavant from the north end of Fordwater Road SU 864 079 The Cattle Egret still at Chichester Gravel Pits The Spoonbill still on the Scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common on the ridge in the north west corner Wednesday February 13, 2008 A Spoonbill image on the Scrape in the Lower Cuckmere Valley A first winter Glaucous Gull on Hastings Breakwater at 15:45 also Purple Sandpiper The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir The Snow Bunting image still to the west of Bo Peep Car Park The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common on the ridge in the north west corner Tuesday February 12, 2008 The Red Breasted Goose on Thorney Island with Dark Bellied Brent Geese The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still at Southwick Canal The Great Grey Shrike still at Lavington Common on the ridge in the north west corner 54 White fronted Geese at Castle Water, Rye Harbour LNR Monday February 11, 2008 The Cattle Egret still at Chichester Gravel Pits The Snow Bunting still to the west of Bo Peep Car Park 2 Long tailed Ducks still at Scotney Gravel Pit also 54 White fronted Geese Sunday February 10, 2008 The Cattle Egret still at Chichester Gravel Pits The Lapland Bunting still at Selsey Bill around the lifeboat station The 5 Whooper Swans again at dawn and dusk on the Trout Lake at the Chichester Gravel Pit complex 2 adult Whooper Swans and 2 Long tailed Ducks still at Scotney Gravel Pit also 62 White Fronted Geese, 32 Barnacle Geese, 2 Marsh Harriers and a Barn Owl The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also Long tailed Duck still on the Long pit with 5 Goldeneye The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still at Southwick Canal A Snow Bunting to the west of Bo Peep Car Park 50+ Whitefronted Geese at Pett Level The Long tailed Duck still on Widewater Lagoon Saturday February 9, 2008 The Cattle Egret still at Chichester Gravel Pits The 5 Whooper Swans again at dawn and dusk on the Trout Lake at the Chichester Gravel Pit complex No sign of the Red Breasted Goose at West Wittering but the Black Brant still with Dark Bellied Brent Geese The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also 2 Scaup on the Long Pit The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still at Southwick Canal 17 Bewick's Swans still near Burpham The Long tailed Duck still on Widewater Lagoon 3 Velvet Scoters again off Church Norton Sandwich Tern off East Head 54 White fronted Geese at Pett Level The Long tailed Duck still at Scotney Gravel Pit Friday February 8, 2008 The Cattle Egret still at Piddinghoe The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also 2 Velvet Scoter offshore and a Bittern at the Narrow Pit 3 Red necked Grebes off Galley Head, Bexhill also 7 Slavonian Grebes, 9 Black Throated Divers, Little Gull and 8 Yellow Legged Gulls 1st winter Yellow Legged Gull and Scandinavian Herring Gull off Ovingdean Beach Thursday February 7, 2008 The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir The 1st winter Glaucous Gull seen today flying west over Widewater with the Long tailed Duck still on the lagoon Wednesday February 6, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese also the ad Black Brant still The Cattle Egret still at Chichester Gravel Pits The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also 2 Scaup on the Long Pit The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still at Southwick Canal 6 Purple Sandpipers at Shoreham Harbour The Long tailed Duck still on Widewater Lagoon early morning only Tuesday February 5, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 2 Cattle Egrets image still at Chichester Gravel Pits The Lapland Bunting image still at Selsey Bill on the beach and footpath by the Lifeboat Station The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still at Southwick Canal 13 Purple Sandpipers at Newhaven east pier 6 Purple Sandpipers at Shoreham Harbour The Long tailed Duck still on Widewater Lagoon 37 Bewick's Swans still near Burpham Monday February 4, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese also the ad Black Brant still The Cattle Egret still just south east of Piddinghoe The Cattle Egret still at Chichester Gravel Pits The Lapland Bunting still at Selsey Bill on the beach and footpath by the Lifeboat Station The 5 Whoopers Swans again at dawn and dusk on the Trout Lake at Chichester Gravel Pit complex The Great Grey Shrike still at Amberly Wildbrooks The Long tailed Duck on Widewater Lagoon 3 Velvet Scoters and 25 Slavonian Grebes off Church Norton Sunday February 3, 2008 The Lapland Bunting images still at Selsey Bill on the beach and footpath by the Lifeboat Station The 5 Whooper Swans more images still this morning and roosted again on the Trout Lake of Chichester Gravel Pit complex At Brighton Marina a 1st winter Glaucous Gull, Iceland Gull and 1st winter Caspian Gull The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut The Great Grey Shrike still at Amberly Wildbrooks 36 White fronted Geeat Pett Level 4 White fronted Geese with C400 Greylags at Scotney Gravel Pit also the Long tailed Duck still and a Green Sandpiper 35 Bewick's Swans still near Burpham Saturday February 2, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese The Lapland Bunting again at Selsey Bill just west of the Lifeboat Station at 14:00 but no sign late afternoon The Cattle Egret image viewable from the road just North of Piddinghoe with 19 Little Egrets The 5 Whooper Swans again roosted on the Trout Lake at Chichester Gravel Pit Complex present at 17:10 The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also 2 Scaup and 1 Long tailed Duck on the Long Pit The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still at Southwick Canal The Pink footed Goose image still at Amberly Wildbrooks with Greylag and Canada Geese The Great Grey Shrike still at Amberly Wildbrooks The Long tailed Duck still at Hove Lagoon Black Throated Diver off East Head Black throated Diver and 11 Red throated Divers past Birling Gap Friday February 1, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese also the ad Black Brant still 1 Cattle Egret still at Chichester Gravel Pits The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir from the Dam end The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still at Southwick Canal The Great Grey Shrike still at Amberly Wildbrooks The Pink footed Goose still at Amberly Wildbrooks with Greylag and Canada Geese 35 Bewick's Swans still near Burpham Wednesday January 30, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 1 Cattle Egret still at Chichester Gravel Pits The Rodmell Cattle Egret is now spending most of it's time just North of Piddinghoe The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir The 1st winter Glaucous Gull image still at Southwick Canal The Great Grey Shrike still at Amberly Wildbrooks The Long tailed Duck still at Hove Lagoon 35 Bewick's Swans still at Burpham 47 White fronted Geese at Pett Level Tuesday January 29, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese A1st winter Iceland Gull at Selsey Bill this morning but no further sign A Lapland Bunting at Selsey Bill 100yds east of the Lifeboat Station 5 Whooper Swans image still present this morning on the Trout Lake at Chichester Gravel Pits 1 Cattle Egret still at Chichester Gravel Pits The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also 2 Scaup and 1 Long tailed Duck on the Long Pit The Pink footed Goose still at Amberly Wildbrooks with Greylag and Canada Geese The Great Grey Shrike still at Amberly Wildbrooks The Red necked Grebe still at Weirwood Reservoir at the western end also 4 Mediterranean Gulls and a 2nd winter Caspian Gull present for it's second day but flew off at 8:00 Red necked Grebe off East Head 36 White fronted Geese at Pett Level 34 Bewick's Swans at Burpham The Long tailed Duck still at Hove Lagoon The Chiffchaff showing Tristis type characteristics still at Coldwaltham Sewage Works . Also 1 Water Pipit there on the settling tanks Monday January 28, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 1 Cattle Egret still at Chichester Gravel Pits The Great Grey Shrike still at Amberly Wildbrooks The Red necked Grebe again at Weirwood Reservoir but at the western end 52 White fronted Geese at Pett Level 2 Long tailed Ducks still at Scotney Gravel Pit The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still at Southwick Canal The Long tailed Duck still at Hove Lagoon The Chiffchaff showing Tristis type characteristics still at Coldwaltham Sewage Works note the bird has not been heard to call. Also 2 Water Pipits there on the settling tanks 35 Bewick's Swans at Burpham Sunday January 27, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 2 Cattle Egrets still at Chichester Gravel Pits At Scotney Gravel Pit 10 Tundra Bean Geese with 60 Whitefronted Geese and the Long tailed Duck still present The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also 2 Scaup and 1 Long tailed Duck on the Long Pit A Pink Footed Goose with Greylags and Canada Geese at Amberly Wildbrooks also a Great Grey Shrike viewable from the back of the Sportsman Pub. The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still at Southwick Canal The Long tailed Duck still at Hove Lagoon Black Throated Diver off Selsey Bill also an Arctic Skua flew west A Chiffchaff showing Tristis type characteristics at Coldwalthem Sewage works Saturday January 26, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 2 Cattle Egrets still at Chichester Gravel Pits in field off Vinnetrow Road 5 Whooper Swans, 1 ad 4 juvs, again roosted at the Chichester Gravel Pit complex on the Trout Lake but not arriving until right on dusk The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also 2 Scaup, 1drake, on the Long Pit and the Feruginous/Pochard Hybrid still present The 1st winter Glaucous Gull still at Southwick Canal A 1st winter Glaucous Gull at Pagham Harbour viewed from Church Norton The Long tailed Duck still at Hove Lagoon Long tailed Duck still at Scotney Gravel Pit Bittern again at Burton Mill Pond at dusk Friday January 25, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese 5 Whooper Swans, 1 ad 4 juvs, roosted at Ivy Lake from 16:15 The 1st winter Glaucous Gull image again at Southwick Canal The Long tailed Duck still at Hove Lagoon Thursday January 24, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese also the ad Black Brant still also a Great Northern Diver off East Head and 2 Black throated Divers, 2 Slav Grebes and a Shag. ALittle Stint in the Wader roost. 3 Cattle Egrets still at Coombe Haven near Acton Farm 2 Cattle Egrets still at Chichester Gravel Pits The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut 2 Long tailed Ducks still at Scotney Gravel Pit 1st winter Glaucous Gull on Southwick Beach this evening opposite the power station Wednesday January 23, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese also the ad Black Brant still 3 Cattle Egrets at Coombe Haven near Acton Farm The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also Red Crested Pochard and 2 Scaup on the Long Pit 2 redhead Smew at Northpoint Gravel Pit 4 Slavonian Grebes and 3 Velvet Scoter off Pett Monday January 21, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still on the South East side of Chichesterat Chichester Gravel Pits east of Runcton Lake in filed west of road at SU881033 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese Sunday January 20, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets still on the South East side of Chichester just south of the A27/A259 roundabout off Peakham's Copse Lane with cattle Cattle Egret still at Coombe Haven near Acton Farm also 7 Water Pipits at Coombe Haven The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese also the ad Black Brant still The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also Long eared Owl and Jack Snipe at Rye Harbour 6 Great Northern Divers off Selsey Bill also Black throated Diver, 4 Red throated Divers, Red necked Grebe and 10 Slavonian Grebes Long tailed Duck still at Brooklands Lake 6 Velvet Scoters west past Middleton on Sea at 11:00 with Common Scoter Bittern again at Burton Mill Pond at dusk Saturday January 19, 2008 2 Cattle Egrets on the South East side of Chichester just south of the A27/A259 roundabout off Peakham's Copse Lane with cattle The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also a Purple Sandpiper on the groyne 5 Great Northern Divers off Selsey Bill Bittern again at Burton Mill Pond at dusk Friday January 18, 2008 The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut Bittern at Burton Mill Pond at Dusk Wednesday January 16, 2008 The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese Red necked Grebe at Weirwood Reservoir from the dam end also 4 White fronted Geese over 9 Slavonian Grebes off East Hea also Black throated Diver and 2 Great Northern Divers The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut also 2 Scaup at the Long Pit Monday January 14, 2008 Hume's Leaf Warbler still at Belle Tout, Beachy Head The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese Red necked Grebe image at Weirwood Reservoir from the dam end Cattle Egret still at Rodmell on the east side of the river 10 Slavonian Grebes off Church Norton Long tailed Duck still at Brooklands Lake Sunday January 13, 2008 Hume's Leaf Warbler still at Belle Tout, Beachy Head Red necked Grebe at Weirwood Reservoir from the dam end Cattle Egret still at Rodmell on the east side of the river The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut 1st winter Caspian Gull roosted at Arlington Reservoir also 1st winter Yellow Legged Gull and Adult Mediterranean Gull. Also 1 Ruddy Duck Saturday January 12, 2008 Hume's Leaf Warbler still at Belle Tout, Beachy Head The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese Red necked Grebe at Weirwood Reservoir from the dam end also female Goldeneye The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut 27 Bewick's Swans between Burpham and Waringcamp 11 Purple Sandpipers at Brighton Marina at high tide Friday January 11, 2008 Red necked Grebe at Weirwood Reservoir from the dam end 9 Hawfinches at West Dean Woods Thursday January 3, 2008 Hume's Leaf Warbler still at Belle Tout, Beachy Head The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese also the ad Black Brant still The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut Wednesday Janaury 2, 2008 Hume's Leaf Warbler still at Belle Tout, Beachy Head Images The adult Red Breasted Goose still at West Wittering with Dark Bellied Brent Geese also the ad Black Brant still Cattle Egret at Rodmell on the east side of the river The Shorelark still with Skylarks at Rye Harbour LNR on saltmarsh near the red roofed hut The Long tailed Duck still at Hove Lagoon
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