Obliging Red Necked Grebe.

After two days of wind and rain it was a relief to be able to enjoy some early morning  sunshine! The light was good so a decision was made to take the 500mm lens to the harbour entrance just in case the Red Necked Grebe put in an appearance.
On the way the usual Curlew was feeding in the mud...

He glanced up at me and then continued to look for his breakfast with great success!

Curlew with large worm.

Out in the middle of the harbour an Eider was washing and preening.

As I approached the harbour wall...there it was, just in front of me....great! For once the lighting was good, the bird was within range and I had the right optics!

As I watched it dived repeatedly....

..and then would surface a little further away.

A cracking bird!

During the afternoon I wandered along to the North Wall enjoying the flocks of Brent Geese, Lapwing, Golden Plover and dozens of Black Tailed Godwits. Here's a sample...

Brent Geese with Chichester Cathedral in the distance.

Golden Plover

Lapwing on the move.

 Black Tailed Godwits