A morning ringing with Val, Finch and Mya produced some interesting catches. Juveniles of
Lesser Whitethroat and
Treecreeper found their way into the net, and a
Woodpigeon proved something bigger to get our hands on. Two
Crossbills calling as they flew ESE was the best moment of the morning for me, though. In the nearby fields a
Corn Bunting sang and a few
Red-legged Partridges were arguing among themselves. Three
Yellowhammers seen included a juvenile. A
Swift, four
Swallows, a
Lesser Black-backed Gull and two
Buzzards were among some of the other species noted. In the evening, 30 local
Swifts were over my West Worthing garden. I spent a while savouring the sight and sound - it won't be long till they're gone!
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| juvenile Lesser Whitethroat at Cissbury Ring |
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| juvenile Treecreeper at Cissbury Ring |
