Early morning I
ventured up to Steepdown with Mum to have a look for Dotterel, once again I
failed miserably, this was about my 10th attempt this year. Birds of note included c20 Corn Buntings, 4 Wheatear, 2 Grey Partridge and 8 Whitethroats as well as single Peregrine, Yellowhammer and a Hare.
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| Hare, Steepdown, West Sussex |
Whilst halfway round Steepdown there was a Red-rumped Swallow found at West Rise Marsh. When I got home I dashed over with Dad but by the time we had arrived the Red-rumped Swallow had moved on with the other hirundines. Rather than linger, we headed for Down Level where an adult Lesser White-fronted Goose on the main flood with 4 Canadas was something of a surprise though no doubt the bird seen in recent weeks at Cuckmere Haven and West Rise Marsh. It later flew off north with the Canadas. Also of note were 2 Whimbrel, 2 Hobbies and a male Yellow wagtail.
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| Adult Lesser White-fronted Goose, Down Level, East Sussex |
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