Eastbourne

 

Sunshine, Jevington Plantation

 

Moss, Redwing and Long-tailed Tits, Jevington Plantation

 Even on the gloomiest days, the moss is incredibly bright.

The persistent cold weather to the north has seen a surge in Redwing numbers, back in the wood.

A group of Long-tailed Tits, feeding high in the canopy.

Seaford Beach

 Alas, no rumours of Humpback Whales this year.

Seaford Head

 The winter-feed field looks to have been well used, but Goldfinch, Chaffinch and Meadow Pipit were still visiting.

Meadow Pipit

Peregrine and Raven, Beachy Head

That rare thing, a beautiful morning in February. The wind on the cliffs was cold, but the glorious light was worth the discomfort. Once again an agitated Peregrine flew over, clucking almost like a chicken. It then repeatedly dived at a nonchalant Raven, that was perched on the cliff edge.

 

Batemans

 

Lichen growing in the orchard

Evidence of extensive flooding doesn't seem to have deterred the Snowdrops, or the Moles, judging by the molehills.