Birling Gap and Beachy Head
Paul and Group
- I finally got to see the wryneck at Shooters Bottom today. Previously I had spent over 10 hours looking for this, on 3 separate visits, to no avail. Today it showed on a number of occasions but only fleetingly each time. I managed 2 sightings - a good view of it on an oblique branch of a tree and another as it flew a short distance to a new location. Paul ensured all 13 members of the group got at least one view before we moved away.
- Pick of the other birds seen were the 4+ whinchats we saw near Belle Tout.
- Several wheatears were seen and they looked as splendid as ever.
- By far the most common birds were the whitethroats, stonechats and willow warblers.
- The lesser whitethroats were pleasant additions to our list of sightings.
Clear signs that autumn migration is under way.
Addition to BUBO 2016 UK Year List:
Wryneck (236)
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