Pulborough Brooks
Spent a lovely 4 hours or so at Pulborough Brooks with Sara.
The highlights were:
Kingfisher
Without doubt the standout bird was the gorgeous Kingfisher that entertained us for 45 minutes at Netley's Hide. It moved up and down the brook, just 20 metres away from the hide, stopping regularly to allow us to zoom in and get super views.
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| Kingfisher Library picture |
As well as the visuals we heard it call several times as it flew.
Marsh Harrier
A splendid Marsh Harrier flew high in front of Netley's Hide, affording us excellent views. At times it swooped down low and came very close.
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| Marsh Harrier Library picture |
It is a truly majestic raptor.
Redstarts
Near the end of our walk we saw several redstarts on the fence away to our right. We stayed a while to savour the moments with what were probably juvenile birds.
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| Redstart Library picture |
Today's species list:
Moorhen
Blue Tit
Great Tit
Greenfinch
Chaffinch
Goldfinch
Wren
Nightingale
Carrion Crow
Rook (10)
Jackdaw
Woodpigeon
Mute Swan
Grey Heron
Mallard
Lapwing
Bar-tailed Godwit
Redstart
Kingfisher
Marsh Harrier (20)
Garden Warbler
Magpie
Green Sandpiper
Canada Goose
Greylag Goose
Robin
Swallow
Starling
Shelduck
Little Egret (30)
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