Wet and windy

It wasn't the most pleasant day for being in the field but a check of Goring Gap produced the delightful sight of a wheeling flock of Sanderling and Dunlin. Thankfully the roost field has been left in peace by walkers recently.

Sanderling and Dunlin in flight

And the Sussex Winter Bird Survey route through Lyminster was quiet all-round but delivered a mixed flock of Cattle Egrets and Little Egrets. These birds roost at Arundel and sometimes feed at Broomhurst Farm when the conditions are right.

Cattle Egrets and Little Egrets in the Arun Valley