Wednesday, 26th March 2025
Brooklands Park, Worthing, Sussex
I was hoping that the bluethroat reported in Worthing yesterday would stay until today.
Thankfully, it did, with reports coming in at regular intervals. As soon as we finished breakfast, I was on my way to Brooklands Park.
The bird disappeared just as I arrived, but it reappeared some 50 minutes later to put on a grand display in front of an audience approaching thirty birders.
Both images courtesy of Jonathan@visionsofjh and X
This is the white-spotted variety, last seen in Sussex in 2004, so it's quite an achievement.
It's not a lifer for me. I've seen it several times since my initial record in Scotland in 2015
RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Susses
As I had some time to spare, I decided to twitch the two white-fronted geese at Pulborough Brooks before heading off home for lunch.
- In no time at all, I was on to the geese, which were remarkably close.
- There was also a white-tailed eagle on show on the ground in the field ahead, again remarkably close.
- On the way down to the hide, I heard my first blackcap of 2025
What an eventful day!
2025 species count = 140
New Species:
137 Bluethroat
138 Blackcap
139 White-tailed Eagle
140 White-fronted Goose
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