A Visit to Pulborough Brooks RSPB Reserve

Arrived before opening time but despite a few hours birding there was a distinct lack of activity birdwise. A Chiffchaff was singing down the zig-zag and a flock of Fieldfares was in the trees behind the big field. A solitary Pied Wagtail was the only sign of life at West Meads. The view from the Hangar was more rewarding with good numbers of Shoveler, Wigeon and Teal plus a group of Black Tailed Godwits. The oak tree was being hammered by a Green Woodpecker but was chased off by a pair of Jackdaws.A close view of a Wren was my highlight.
Up on the heath, again quiet, but a Great Spotted Woodpecker was feeding high up in a birch. It wont be long before the summer visitors arrive and the whole  place comes alive.

Here are a images ....

Pied Wagtail, West Meads

One of 20/30 Fieldfares present.

Drake Shovelers from the Hangar

Green Woodpecker and below the upset Jackdaw.

Wren near the Hangar

A wandering Pheasant.

Carrion Crow feeding.

Great Spotted Woodpecker looking and listening.

Male and Female Chaffinch at the cafe feeding station.

....it wasn't that bad was it?