Horseye, Pevensey Levels

A marvellous sunny June afternoon for a walk at Horseye. My two previous attempts to walk here failed due to astonishing levels of mud. Despite the recent rain the paths were good.

Birds everywhere including Reed Bunting, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Raven, Lapwing, Stock Dove, Hobby, Marsh Harrier and Bullfinch, which were all new to my Term 6 list.

Other birds seen were Stonechat, Mute Swan, Mallard, Canada Goose, Buzzard, Kestrel, Cormorant, Swift, Swallow, Pied Wagtail, Starling, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Magpie, Little Egret, Grey Heron, House Sparrow, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Robin, Blackbird, Goldfinch, Linnet and Herring Gull.

An amazing place, but the Horseflies were a menace. Also saw Greylag Geese at Shinewater Marsh and a Great Spotted Woodpecker flew over when I got home. Total for term 6 now 74, only two short of my previous record.