Saturday, 19 November 2016

Slavonian Grebe

An absolutely beautiful morning at West Rise Marsh Eastbourne, with marvellous golden light.


I soon found the reported Slavonian Grebe and managed to get quite close. Only my second sighting of this species.







West Rise Marsh is a fantastic place. Water Pipit, Jack Snipe, Bearded Tit, Water Rail and Marsh Harrier are regular. I have also seen Bittern, Ruff, Yellow Wagtail, Smew, Long-tailed Duck and Red-rumped Swallow. In winter, the calls of wintering Teal are magical on an icy morning.


Mallard and Cormorant.


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