Groombridge Lagoons, Jevington and Belle Tout
with Paul and Brian
Up at the crack of dawn to show Brian the Ringtail Hen Harrier.
Today was also my first chance to show Brian our little project at the Groombridge Lagoons for the Sussex Amphibian and Reptile Society. I was also delighted to have Paul along to give us an experienced birder's survey of the site. The highlights included our first Redwing sighting of the autumn and first ever sightings here of Snipe, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail, Siskin and Collared Dove. At the end of week 6 we have seen a remarkable 43 species on this tiny site.
After coffee Paul, Brian and I headed off to Jevington to see the Rough-legged Buzzard that was still showing well. We spent a delightful hour watching this bird as it used the favourable winds to give us a masterclass in hovering.
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| Rough-legged Buzzard Library picture |
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| Rough-legged Buzzard Library picture |
Our next stop was Belle Tout Wood to look for the Yellow-browed Warbler and the Tawny Owls that had been seen there recently. Unfortunately our efforts were in vain and we were unable to see either species.
Our final stop was to see the Ringtail Hen Harrier return at the end of the day but, once again, we were unsuccessful.
Today's Species List:
Collared Dove
Chaffinch
Little Grebe
Magpie
Redwing
Stock Dove
Pied Wagtail
Jay
Woodpigeon
Blackbird (10)
Siskin
Chiffchaff
Blue Tit
Great Tit
Moorhen
Coot
Robin
Goldfinch
Herring Gull
Song Thrush (20)
Snipe
Grey Wagtail
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
Dunnock
Reed Bunting
Fieldfare
Starling
Linnet
Meadow Pipit (30)
Rough-legged Buzzard
Goldcrest
A much quieter day, by choice, but with a star species to make it a memorable one.
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