Recent Sightings
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19 Feb 2025 | Black Redstart |
A brief visit to Kingston Lighthouse this morning produced a Black Redstart, moving between the groynes on the adjacent beach and the base of the lighthouse. A pleasing find and, surprisingly, only my second in West Sussex since 17th March 2023 - the other being a fleeting appearance of one on my driveway in Durrington on 13th December 2024. ![]() posted by Gareth James on 19 Feb 2025 11:35 | |
18 Feb 2025 | Rewell Wood and Sherwood Rough |
A very enjoyable visit to Rewell Wood and Sherwood Rough today with Sussex's very own 'Hawfinch whisperer', Mark M. As ever, the Hawfinches were very enigmatic, never allowing close approach, often on the move, and not going to roost where Mark had expected. Nevertheless we saw about 25 in total including some smart-looking males (highly cropped photo) - one of which appeared to be ringed. We also saw a Marsh Tit, heard Crossbills and Siskins, and had a number of encounters with Goshawks. ![]() posted by Simon Linington on 18 Feb 2025 20:30 | |
18 Feb 2025 | Shoreham Harbour |
This afternoon the long-staying drake Eider was still in its favoured spot on the groyne by Kingston lighthouse. A Purple Sandpiper and a Rock Pipit by Shoreham Fort on the base of the wooden pier inside the west harbour arm. An adult Mediterranean Gull, 32 Mute Swans and a pair of Stonechats at Widewater. posted by Paul James on 18 Feb 2025 18:44 | |
18 Feb 2025 | Goosanders & Marsh Harriers |
Five Goosanders (3m & 2f) on the lake in Parham Estate this afternoon giving excellent close views. posted by Philip Thompson on 18 Feb 2025 18:17 | |
18 Feb 2025 | Newhaven - Raven |
West Beach, Newhaven: Oystercatcher, Raven, Rock Pipit & Turnstone. ![]() posted by Gary M on 18 Feb 2025 13:15 | |
17 Feb 2025 | Various |
A rare day off work allowed me to catch up with a few winter birds in Sussex. The morning started very well with a male Goshawk travelling powerfully over Rusper woodland. Then on to Warnham LNR which produced a cracking male Brambling as well as Siskin and Redpoll. Two Purple Sandpiper were showing well on the pier at Newhaven on the next stop. Then on to Seaford Head which produced the male Black Redstart on the brick ramparts along with a Rock Pipit. A very quick sea watch saw 2 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake through. Then back home for a hot cuppa! posted by Matt Farmer on 18 Feb 2025 11:22 | |
17 Feb 2025 | Henfield White-fronted Geese |
Still 9 White-fronted Geese with Canada and Greylag Geese west of the old railway line near the little heronry this morning. posted by Val Bentley on 17 Feb 2025 23:42 | |
17 Feb 2025 | Eider on the Adur |
Great views of the Eider that still remains in the Harbour by the RNLI Lifeboat station. ![]() posted by Flynn Smith on 17 Feb 2025 18:24 | |
16 Feb 2025 | A Lorra Lapwings |
Above the Falmer Road, heading east, from the very top of Bevendean's valley in the direction of Loose Bottom. At least 30 Lapwings seen, about 12:45pm. More Lapwings than I have seen anywhere near Brighton in decades. What a treat! posted by Dominic Franklin on 17 Feb 2025 15:25 | |
17 Feb 2025 | Fletching |
This village is full of birds including lots of House Sparrows and Collared Doves, but I came to check for Hawfinches, found in the yews here during the 2017/18 influx, and saw about five, mainly in the first 45 minutes from sunrise. Best looked for by scanning the bare broadleaf treetops rather than entering the churchyard. Also c.15 Greenfinches and five Chaffinches under the yews. If you live near Withyham, Slaugham, Ifield or Stopham, all those churchyards were productive in 2017/18 too, though any churchyard with female yews is well worth checking. ![]() posted by Mark Mallalieu on 17 Feb 2025 11:51 |
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