Hope for Turtle Doves
This year, the South Downs National Park Authority have been taking part in a project to bring back Turtle Doves…
November Sightings
Generally a wettish month, with typical November weather and winter wildfowl were around in abundanceThe Isabelline Shrike disappeared from Wood Mill at the very start of the month, though it had been enjoyed by many from far and wide. Just
‘Stinky Pond’ & Henfield Levels from Rye Farm Track
Any cold grey morning can be improved by a walk along this track off Hollands Lane. We went looking for the Water Rails spotted there recently by Sharon. No sign of them but our walk did not disappoint. The 'Stinky
Isabelline Shrike
A new species for the parish! An Isabelline Shrike at Woods Mill was found by Birdwatch member Alex R on the 26th. There are two species formerly listed as Isabelline Shrike - of course we all knew that! Opinion is
Pagham and Medmerry Oct 26
Pagham & Medmerry October 2026 Optimism over the weather proved totally justified as six of us enjoyed a smashing day…
Area Walk 19 October
Angela, myself and Ezio on the patch walk today. We were pleased to see that the path by Springlands which…
Nightjar Success
Tony F, Pete T, Sam H, Mary F, Helena and myself went to Heyshott Common last night. A272 was shut…
Three (and a dog) go Twitching!
Last minute change of plan on 6th May from Castle Hill to the River Ouse as a pair of Spotted …
Bird Identification
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