Despite delays due to the A27 road closure, nothing matters when you have a gorgeous sunny day and this smart showy Desert Wheatear. Sussex Birding Sussex Ornithology

Rather confiding Merlin sat on gate post for over half an hour this morning on South Brooks RSPB Pulborough Brooks Sussex Birding Sussex Ornithology .

No Pied Wheatear, but who can complain when this Black Redstart provides cracking views. Sussex Birding Sussex Ornithology

How cute is this! Hadn't looked at my Rudgwick garden nestcam for a few weeks and greeted with this surprise! Sussex Ornithology Sussex Wildlife Trust 🦔

Blooming cold in the wind RSPB Pulborough Brooks but made up for by Peregrine and Eagle fest at Netleys and swimming Snipe at West Mead. Sussex Birding Sussex Ornithology

At least 20 but probably more like 40 Hawfinches with a flock of 20 Greenfinch brightening up the gloom at Rewell Wood this morning. Sussex Birding Sussex Ornithology

Blustery and wet RSPB Pulborough Brooks this morning, but the Kingfisher was having a good fishing session, spending an hour in the channel at Nettleys. Sussex Birding Sussex Ornithology

It's going to be a cold one. A 4 Wren night! Sussex Birding

Hadn't seen a Smew for ages and decided I'd put it right this year. Ended up with these two beauties at Henley Road GPs. It's definitely worth the journey and the wait.

The Local Ring-necked duck was actually surprisingly pretty with intricate markings. And she likes winking! SurreyBirdClubNews

Jack Snipe this morning at Westmead RSPB Pulborough Brooks Sussex Birding Sussex Ornithology

Slavonian and Black-necked Grebes being very engaging at Staines Reservoir the weekend before last. Definately worth a visit. SurreyBirdClubNews

Ring-necked duck at Pallinghurst in Surrey at the start of March. Was surprised how smart a duck the female was. SurreyBirdClubNews

Medmerry Least Sandpiper gave me the run around and reappeared twice as I'd walked back from the beach but worth the wait and the walk. Lovely bird. Sussex Birding Sussex Ornithology

Despite the rain, I managed to find this Green-winged Teal from Nettleys RSPB Pulborough Brooks Sussex Birding Sussex Ornithology

Spot the background Pratincole interloper. Had 2 Spur Winged Plovers and 2 Pratincole in the same view!

Owl Tuesday...

Was very windy on the west of the island today but didn't stop a few things showing. Including the super cute Persian Squirrel.