BEACHY BIRDER

Gone to Scilly

South west winds and heavy rain have made late September birding both difficult and uninspiring. A few brief visits suggested small numbers of Firecrest and Goldcrest have managed to move around despite the adverse conditions.

Pallid Harrier

Despite a dull end to my September birding, the Harrier double bill made for a memorable month.

Montagu’s Harrier

I’ve now departed for St Agnes, Isle of Scilly until mid-October.