Yesterday afternoon proved very frustrating, unable to make the journey I was left sitting at home watching the news services continue to report the bird's presence at Farlington Marshes. With clear skies forecast would it stay overnight or had my chance of seeing this rare visitor disappear? At 19.35 encouraging news came through that the bird had appeared to go to roost.
After meeting Brian at 5am we set off down the A3 and after a trouble-free journey arrived at Farlington Marshes shortly before sunrise. After walking through the gate, we joined the assembled group of birders who all had their bins and scopes trained on the Blackthorn bushes in front of them. Almost immediately I had the bird in view! As the sun climbed in the sky the Blackthorn bushes were thrown into shadow making viewing more difficult. Throughout the morning the Warbler would move around within a small circuit of bushes allowing for some excellent views.
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| Farlington Marshes at first light |
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| Eastern olivaceous Warbler |
As the crowds continued to grow throughout the morning we left for Hook-with-Warsash LNR hoping to connect with the White-spotted Bluethroat. However, the Bluethroat proved very elusive and wouldn't show itself while we were on-site.
Pulborough Brooks has been host to a juvenile Red-necked Phalarope in recent days, it's forty-plus miles from Warsash but more importantly, it's on the way home. We followed the main tracks and eventually arrived at Jupp's View, a viewing platform looking out towards North Brooks. At first, the Phalarope was out of sight behind tall vegetation but it soon moved into sight and began feeding in typical phalarope fashion. Good scope views were had but Unfortunately, it was just too far for the camera.
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| Pulborough Brooks Visitor centre |
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| The view of North Brooks from Jupp's View |
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