Yesterday morning I had a male and female Blackcap in the garden and that usually indicates that migrants have arrived overnight and that the North Wall in Pagham Harbour would be alive with birds!
Alas, only a few Chifchaffs and a Blackcap were amongst the 'usuals' along the wall but I did meet Les who remarked that a Barn Owl was seen the previous evening. So, at about 5.30 I set out for the North Wall and was pleased to find two Curlew Sandpipers by the sluice gate.
As I was taking a few photos I looked up and saw Les beckoning me to come quickly. I thought he had seen the Barn Owl so hurried along and there on the Breech Pool....A Glossy Ibis!
What a surprise....the light wasn't particularly good for photos but having taken almost 200 shots I show below a couple of the ones that show the amazing beak and the iridescence of the wings
What a bird (but no sign of the Barn Owl)!
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