Margie and I headed to RSPB Pagham Harbour yesterday, very enjoyable walk along the Tramway to Sidlesham Quay and back. Some nice birds seen with a close Marsh Harrier, 3 Little Ringed Plovers and a Red-breasted Merganser probably the best of it! As ever bird pics down to me, Margie with the rest!
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| Ferry Pool |
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| Looking out across the harbour |
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| Margie missed the shot as the water surged out! She had one job!! |
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| Song Thrush with breakfast |
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| Blackbird also giving the worms grief! |
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| Red-breasted Merganser in Ferry Creek |
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| Lots of spring flowers about |
Some lovely views captured by Margie!
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| Curlew |
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| This bird has a tracker on it's back |
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| Little Egret |
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| Common Whitethroat |
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| Coot with youngsters |
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| Little Grebe |
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| Greenfinch |
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| Linnet |
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| Curlew in Flight |
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| Marsh Harrier |
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| On our return the Merganser was having a stroll! Unusual to see em out of the water |
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| Common Redshank |
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| Avocets in the Ferry Pool |
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| Black-tailed Godwits at the rear. Little Ringed Plover closer to the camera! |
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| Little Ringed Plover |
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| Saw a few Chaffinch |
Highly enjoyable morning, lots of singing birds including my first Willow Warbler of the year. A few Swallows seen going past as well!!