A fine and windless day tempted me onto the downs west of Titch Hill. The clear highlight was a 2cy male
Hen Harrier which performed well early morning, presumably the bird seen regularly over the winter but not reported for a little while. Two
Grey Partridges and three
Egyptian Geese were also my first local sightings of the year, while heard-only
Little Owl and
Barn Owl were also Worthing area year ticks. A
Peregrine, three
Tawny Owls, a
Lapwing, a singing
Corn Bunting, three
Red-legged Partridges, a
Yellowhammer, a
Fieldfare, 200
Linnets, 10
Reed Buntings, two
Kestrels, seven
Meadow Pipits, 24
Pied Wagtails and two
Buzzards were other highlights.
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| 2cy male Hen Harrier |
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| 2cy male Hen Harrier |
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| Buzzards (2cy left, adult right) |
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| adult male Kestrel |
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| Brown Hare |
