13th June 2019 - RSPB Pulborough Brooks

I was lucky enough to have the afternoon work so a leisurely cruise up to Pulborough Brooks to see the Red-necked Phalarope proved very enjoyable. Upon arrival at The Hanger it was distant (as I expected) but actively feeding on the second big pool of water on the North Brooks. I was reasonably happy with the views but wanted better so stuck it out for a while. Whilst waiting to see if it would show any better a very heavy rain shower passed through and shortly after it had passed, the phalarope flew a short distance to the pool of water to the right in front of Jupps View. Here it showed better after a short wait. An enjoyable afternoon and my 206th species in the county this year. 

Red-necked Phalarope, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, West Sussex