Wednesday 4th February 2015
Bexhill on Sea
Just before lunch I made the short journey to Bexhill to see the long-staying Snow Bunting. The weather continued to be dry but very cold.
- After an unsuccessful search of the beach area where the bird had been seen earlier in the day I joined another couple of birders to try again. Fortunately one of them noticed a photographer operating up a set of steps to the raised chalets.
- The Snow Bunting was there on the concrete patio area and showing well from less than 10 metres. Apparently it had been flushed from the beach by some dog walkers and had taken refuge on the higher ground above the path. It may have been on it's own but what a beauty - a colourful male!
Ashdown Forest 15.00 to 17.00
After going home for lunch I had just enough time to do a stint on my patch at Churlwood in the Ashdown Forest. the more interesting sightings included a Nuthatch, a Goldcrest, a flock of 20+ Redwings, 2 Buzzards, 2 Stonechats, a Coal Tit and a Treecreeper (only my second ever on this patch)
Addition to BUBO 2015 UK Bird List:
Snow Bunting (147)
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