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Pagham Birder: The Blog

A regular account of the birds seen mainly on and around Pagham Spit, the Lagoon and the North Wall plus other birding exploits from time to time.
Any news of interest regarding the ongoing erosion problems on Pagham Beach will, from now on, be shown on my other blog together with general beach photos.. Click on the link... Pagham Beach Blog on this page.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Marsh Harriers!

A bright morning with a fresh wind on the North Wall this morning. 

The immediate highlight was a Marsh Harrier flying to and fro beyond the Breech Pool (with Chichester cathedral as a backdrop).

It was soon joined by another playing chase over the reed bed.


 Great to see!


A splendid Grey Wagtail was feeding in the horse paddock...a fantastic splash of colour!



The fields in front of Halsey Farm were awash with water and had attracted about 5/600 Black Tailed Godwits and probably a 1000+ Lapwings.
 




 A huge flock of Brent Geese moved from field to field ....2000+

 Later at the harbour entrance a couple of Red Breasted Mergansers swimming in the choppy current.
Yesterday there were two Goldeneye but no sign today.
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