Kingley Vale NR near West Stoke in West Sussex a.m.
Famous for it's Yew trees this was a first visit for me to this site. After climbing to the top of the hill we enjoyed spectacular views over Chichester Harbour.
- Bird species of the morning was yellowhammer with 10 seen soon after we left the car park.
- fieldfare and redwing were there - but not in great numbers.
- Raptors seen included buzzard and sparrowhawk but, surprisingly there were no red kites.
- I saw my first green woodpecker for some time.
- Over 250 stock doves were seen in one stubble field at the end of our visit
A pleasant walk.
West Dean Woods p.m.
- What a difference a few miles makes. Just 15 minutes away by car and we immediately had 3-4 red kite sightings over West Dean Woods.
- After a patient wait we finally got to see our target bird, the hawfinch. We enjoyed cracking views of 1 of the 2 on show at the top of the bare tree.
- There was no sign of the little owl as we visited it's usual haunt.
Some skilled birding by Paul ensured we all saw the beautiful hawfinches.
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