Bexhill-on-Sea - 17th January

By all accounts Egyptian Geese are spreading rapidly across the South of Engalnd and are now appearing regularly in parks. This pair were feeding on the waterlogged grass in Egerton Park in Bexhill.

Egyptian Goose

Egyptian Geese

Egyptian Goose

Bexhill-on-Sea - 15th January

There is a small flock of ca. 15 Turnstones that can be found feeding either at the foot of Galley Hill or on the shingle in Bexhill. A good time to watch them is late in the afternoon during the 'golden hour' of sunlight.

Turnstone

Turnstone

Turnstone

Brighton Marina - 3rd January

Brighton Marina has two curved concrete 'arms' that create a barrier between the open sea and the Marina. The Eastern arm is much longer and having walked right to the end I met someone who pointed out the four Purple Sandpipers that have spent the winter here. They proved to be very photogenic, feeding on the rocks, until they decided to huddle together and have a siesta in the weak wintery sun.

Purple Sandpipers

Purple Sandpiper

Purple Sandpiper

Purple Sandpiper