The heat continues and very enjoyable it is too, there has been a distinct increase in birds on the over in the last couple of days, even at home I have noticed good numbers of Swallows and a few House Martins all flying purposefully South. A quick trip down to the North side of Pagham Harbour this morning after a Red-backed Shrike was found. I had been a little elusive through the morning although it didn't take long to see the juvenile Red-backed Shrike. Viewing was over a wall near the harbour edge not far from Siddlesham Quay. It was a shame it was not really sitting up and viewing was slightly into the light, but still good to see.
A couple of Wheatears and a Whinchat were also in the area along with many Common Whitethroats and several Yellow Wagtails. A large group of mixed hirundines Swallows, Sand Martins and House Martins probably c300 birds were near the North wall and the Cattle Egrets were in Owl Copse. The water levels on the breach pool remain high, so little to tempt any waders other than the few Black-tailed Godwits and Redshank that were in the area with a couple of Greeshank in the harbour. By 1pm it was actually very hot touching 27C as I left.
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| Red-backed Shrike |
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