The day started with dipping Waxwings on the Sussex side of Emsworth, flyover
Grey Wagtail and
Little Egret being the only birds of note. Ingrid and I then made the voyage to Rye Harbour, connecting with the three
Twite on my second attempt near the Gooders Hide as they fed on the edge of the beach reserve with
Skylarks. A
Rock Pipit was also noted, as well as a scattering of wildfowl and waders, including
Pintail,
Grey and
Golden Plovers, etc. Ingrid enjoyed a good showing of
Shovelers, one of her favourites. We then moved on to Pett Level for a quick look, connecting with eight
Velvet Scoters among
Common Scoters offshore, where a few
Red-throated Divers flew by. At least four
Russian White-fronted Geese were visible in the distance, along with
a
Ruff, a
Marsh Harrier, good numbers of
Curlews and
Lapwings and two
Dark-bellied Brent Geese.
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| Velvet and Common Scoters off Pett Level |
