Sunday 6 March 2016

Buzzard & Brant


At Chichester Marina, the pale Buzzard was around the fence-line as usual and the Black Brant was with the Dark-bellied Brent Geese, despite the flock being constantly harassed by dogs. A Red-breasted Merganser was in the marina itself.


Buzzard:




Black Brant & Dark-bellied Brent Geese:




Red-breasted Merganser:




Earlier in the day David Stevenson had seen, amongst other things, a Water Pipit near Chidham Lane which reminded me that I have long wanted to check out the watercress beds in Hambrook for such a bird. Disappointingly, there weren't any but on the plus side a pair of Grey Wagtails were present. pic of the male below.

Grey Wagtail: