12th November, 2015 Beachy Head Overcast dull with periods of drizzle but mild. SW 3-4

Overcast with periods of drizzle, we covered Birling lane, Belle Tout wood, Shooters Bottom, the Old Trapping Area and the Hotel Garden. Highlight were 6 Firecrests, including a delightful party of 5 moving low down through Shooters Bottom and giving superb views.

Little Egret 1
Sparrowhawk 1
Wood Pigeon 600 (400 S)
Tawny Owl 2
Song Thrush 1
Chiffchaff 1
Goldcrest 7
Firecrest 6 (1 Belle Tout and party of 5 Shooters Bottom)
Long-tailed Tit 12
Raven 1
Goldfinch 150 (100 E)

 

Firecrest at Belle Tout

Chiffchaff at Belle Tout

 

 

Firecrests in Shooters Bottom