Light SSW wind.
I joined the others for about an hour at Birling Gap but the sea was quiet and I drifted off to look in the bushes. The only oddity this morning was a Fieldfare which dropped into Shooters, whilst c12 Chiffchaff were seen and a group of Siskin were heard overhead. A female Black Redstart was in the NT carpark and a Blackcap was also heard. RAB’s Trektellen counts from this mornings seawatch are reproduced below.
Of most recent interest was Richard’s Hooded Crow which appeared briefly at Warren Hill on 30th March. Unfortunately vanishing as quickly as it had appeared. It is the first record on the headland since May 2016.
A good time of year to see Adder, with the air temperature low and vegetation sparse, it makes them easy to find as they bask in the morning sun.
BEACHY HEAD BIRDER 