Thursley Common
Surrey
- I jumped at the chance of a "lifer" and targeted Thursley Common in Surrey for a rustic bunting. Also, potentially, there was a chance of a little bunting - not a "lifer" but still a rare bird. The news coming out online also gave the possibility of a great grey shrike.
- Unfortunately I arrived too late (around 2.15 pm) and all of the above had been seen earlier but were not showing. I stayed till late but had no luck.
- By way of compensation I saw several flocks of crossbills.
Sidlesham
Chichester
West Sussex
- On the way to Surrey I called off at Sidlesham in West Sussex to twitch the richards pipit. This was a text book visit - the bird was present at the reported place and it was showing really well in the corner of the field.
Tried to do too much today - I should have gone to Thursley Common first. Hope the birds stay a bit longer so I can try again.!
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