A
Brambling, two
Siskins, a
Linnet and two
Meadow Pipits flew over during my walk around the park this morning. At the lake, a
Kingfisher dashed into overhanging vegetation and two
Grey Wagtails were vocal. The
Mute Swan family was still complete and two
Little Grebes were diving at the edges. A
Sparrowhawk was bothered by a
Carrion Crow and a
Grey Heron flew from the stream. Three
Cetti's Warblers were heard, though only two were singing, as was a
Treecreeper. Two
Turnstones were on the adjacent beach. Four
Song Thrushes included one with a white longest tertial on its left wing, extensive white feathering on the breast and white 'thighs'. I was surprised to count 10
Chiffchaffs, including a flock of five in the sallow clump, and nine
Goldcrests were dotted around. Three
Great Spotted Woodpeckers and a
Green Woodpecker also made their presence known. I counted at least 28
Coots and seven
Moorhens on the lake.
Helping Ingrid out at her allotment at West Tarring in the early afternoon, we disturbed a male
Vagrant Emperor from the grass. It landed in a nearby bush before flying off again of its own accord. There seem to be only around 10 Sussex records.
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| male Vagrant Emperor dragonfly at West Tarring Allotments |
