Last Butterfly of the Year?

17th November - saw a Red Admiral making the most of the late autumn sun.

Red Kite

Fantastic view of a Red Kite swooping down over the A289 into a field, just south of Cocking. Unmistakable plumage (rust, dark grey and white) - and a distinct and wing and tail shape. Majestic!

Gale on Aldwick Beach

October ended with a fierce gale and a walk down to Aldwick beach in the driving rain. Two Turnstones were flying backwards and forwards along the shoreline, just feet above the waves despite the strong winds giving little margin for error. A single Cormorant was perched on a shore beacon struggling to keep its balance in the wind.