It's been interesting to watch the arrival of the brent Geese during the last couple of weeks or so, some flying straight past the harbour entrance and others making straight for it over the beach bungalows. On one occasion a flock of about 20 flew past but then suddenly turned around and made their way back before turning into the harbour. A number of family groups have three juveniles but this family had four youngsters...a sign of a good breeding season maybe?
Duck numbers have been increasing with Wigeon outnumbering the Teal and Pintail by far.
The Swan family have been much appreciated by holiday makers but I was pleased to obtain a photograph of all seven in flight this week..not always easy.
The recent erosion and flooding of the Little Lagoon area has created a new interest and as the tide sweeps in it is obviously bringing small fish which attracts herons, egrets and cormorants...
Cormorants are more disturbed easily by dog walkers.
This week has seen an influx of Stonechats and Chiffchaffs...
Stonechat (m)
Stonechat (f)
Chiffchaff...in the bushes besides Whites Creek
..and on Pagham spit.
Meadow Pipits have been foraging along the tideline
...or seem quite happy in the 'old' carpark
Coots have increased their numbers on the Lagoon
Nothing dramatic or noteworthy but the past few days have been very warm and sunny.
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