Well later rather than sooner, surprisingly given the proximity of the Isle of Wight, a White-tailed Sea Eagle made an appearance at Selsey Bill on Sunday much to the delight of the four observers. Cue the inevitable chorus of “you can’t tick it you know” from those NOT present!! Still the first one at the Bill since 1961!
Later, the bird flew over Ham and Medmerry heading off north with a corvid/gull retinue.
A sixth visit to Shopwhyke copse finally produced a Woodcock (not seen the next day by others (quelle surprise) whilst at Drayton a good selection of geese including 97 Greylags, a pair of Egyptians and the herd of Cackling/Barnacle types. A third dip today of Goosander at Fishbourne creek although a pipit sounding good for Water Pipit was of interest.
Nice to hear a Tawny Owl calling well at Halsey's Farm tonight at around 630pm, was still audible from the parking in Rookery Lane as I left.