Got it at Rustington at 8.17 thank you, which is most unusual for a single bird and just me watching. Poor other than that again....

Woodchat Shrike still
present this morning at Pagham Rife

Pom Skua prediction chart for the south coast of England

It's coming up to Pomarine Skua time for us so here's the legendary Janman-Jones Selsey Pom prediction chart, a bit of fun really but surprisingly accurate! How accurate this year we shall see soon...

Some movement this morning, but nothing too heady!!! Nice to have a few Whimbrel through, S/Terns, Gannets and Scoter. Lucky to have two Caspian Gulls drop down on the beach in front of me.#sussexbirds #UkBirding

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With the local flooded fields now drying, the habitat was perfect for some of our earlier migratory birds. Great to have a Little Ringed Plover on the patch in Angmering.
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First Wheatear of the year on my local patch and an absolute belter in the warm sun. Yesterday I had 4 Swallows over, so Spring feels like its here!

Another outstanding report of what's to come next month (March) by Paul James. Still lots about and exciting times to come as Summer migrants start to appear.

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Might be the light but looks like a Green Sand.

31 sps seen in Sussex woodland yesterday. Marsh & Coal Tits in good numbers. 2 Hawfinch & a Dartford Warbler gave good views. Fircrest's & Goldcrests were numerous as were Kites, Buzzards & Ravens. The stand out though was watching displaying Goshawks in the bright blue sky.
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I had a brief visit yesterday but only 2 birds. Good selection of others though including displays Gos. (Rewell Wood)

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Jack Snipe-ing with Mr Mitchell at Climping.
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Might be too late or they might have gone, but they are usually right out the far back towards the left. There is a separate bit of water behind the main flood. Telescope needed :)

A couple of good bird finds in Sussex for January. Tundra Bean Goose on my local patch and then a Caspian Gull on an industrial estate, most likely from a German project, but awaiting info. Nice comparison v Herring Gull.
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Hobby along the west side at Pagham today

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Target sps achieved today; Spot Fly.
3 around Rewell Wood, a few Crossbills, Coal tits, Ravens, Peregrine and a single Hawfinch. 36 sps in total. #UkBirding

Thankfully the East Sussex RN Phalarope made it closer to home (if its the same bird)as I couldn't make it yesterday! Thanks to Ads B for quick news and find 👊🏼
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May Peninsula total 165, which is third highest total for any month.
Year so far: 198 by two highest ever at this stage.
Adds: to the year:
Spot Fly, Turtle Dove, Golden Oriole, Sooty Shear, Beeeater, Nightjar, Puffin, LT Skua, Wood Sand, Curlew Sand, Collared Pratincole, Honey Buzzard and Quail.

One of the lingering Sanderlings around Selsey.
An Artic Skua and Sooty Shearwater made up for a fairly quiet day. @selseybirder.bsky.social #UkBirding

Honey Buzzard

Honey Buzzard

Great supporting cast for the Honey Buzzards in Sussex. Including White-tailed Eagle, Crossbill, Bullfinch, Peregrine, Hobby, Sparrowhawk, Cuckoo, Tree Pipit, Kites etc..
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I had one buried into my side ( rib area ) last week- how did that get there !!

A good walk of 8k after work around local patch gave incredible views of a Hobby that just sat there completely unphased by me passing underneath it. Mandarin duck made for a nice shot in good light on Decoy pond, Angmering. #UkBirding #lowcarbonbirding

Well done Dan, great find.

Turtle Dove

Iceland Gull in flight

Tree Sparrpw

A pair of Tree Sparrows.

Target sps achieve today in East Sussex - Tree Sparrow.
Also this week around Sussex, Iceland Gull, Turtle Dove, Purple Sandpipers plus many warblers, Hobbies etc.