11th January 2020 - Goring Gap, Pulborough Brooks RSPB, Rackham Viewpoint and Burpham

A short visit to Goring Gap before heading to Pulborough Brooks produced a Ringed Plover, c30 Skylark and 3 Pied Wagtail in the roost field. Arriving at a very blustery Pulborough late morning failed to produce much apart from myriad of wildfowl on the North Brooks mainly comprised of Wigeon, Teal, Shoveler and Pintail. Also c300 Lapwing. Winpenny Hide added a flyover Common Buzzard and Kestrel whilst the water meadows from here only added a single Shelduck. West Mead hide again more of the same wildfowl as on the North Brooks and a roosting Egyptian Goose on the island in front of the hide. Next stop was the Rackham Viewpoint to overlook Amberley Wildbrooks. I didn't stay for long as I was getting blown away and it started to drizzle but I managed 2 Common Buzzards, 2 Red Kites and a Kestrel. Last stop of the day was Burpham where the Siberian Chiffchaff was still present at the sewage works along with c10 Common Chiffchaff. The 3 Bewick's Swan were also still present on the water meadows although were well hidden from the Church. A short walk round to the village cricket pitch allowed for much better views.