Marc ReadDec 25, 20232 min readDamp day with a big bird list!I picked up Andrew and Bruno, visiting from Quebec, in Burgess Hill on a very damp morning last Tuesday. For our first stop, on what...
David CampbellJun 1, 20232 min readCissbury bird walkJohn and I were greeted at Cissbury last week by a singing Corn Bunting perched at the top of a bush -- a nice start! Making our way up...
WildstartsJan 1, 20231 min readNew Year raptorsThe raptors were performing on the downs near Steyning during today's outing. A ringtail Hen Harrier was the highlight, but was too...
WildstartsDec 1, 20221 min readFlockingBirding on the South Downs around Burpham in West Sussex yesterday afternoon featured three amazing flocks. Grey Partridges were heard...
WildstartsMay 25, 20223 min readDodging showers!The forecast looked a little bit wet for yesterday's day tour for Dipten and Sudip, visiting from Mumbai. It turned out to be one of...
David CampbellJan 7, 20222 min readLittle Bunting, big daysThe two days just gone saw me tour widely across the South Downs National Park and the nearby Sussex coastline in the EV. The weather was...
David CampbellJul 9, 20211 min readDusk on the downsSummer evenings on the South Downs can offer so many special moments. Tonight's stroll near Worthing was pretty magical. From the...