The Long-Tailed Skua continued to be the highlight of the week as it patrolled the coastline of the peninsula from the Beach at Church Norton near the end of the row of cottages around the Bill and in to Medmerry. This confiding bird as astounded everyone by the length of it stay and is though to be a sub-adult bird.
After disappearing for a white the Cattle Egret made a reappearance at Marsh Farm this week but proving elusive to find.
Although it was expected that the breeding season was over for this year there was another unexpected surprise. Two Little Tern chicks were discovered on the spit making this the most successful year for Little Terns at Pagham for 30yrs. Along side the small chicks there were a number of different stage Juveniles with parents bringing in fish despite the windy weather.
After the reappearance of the Black Winged Stilts on the Ferry Pool this Monday they only stayed a day but with no more sightings from anywhere it is presumed that they have left our shores for sunny climes. Job well done!
The trickle of autumn migrants continued with returning Spotted Flycatcher, Wood Warbler and Redstart all reported through the week as well as increased numbers of, Yellow Wagtails, Wheatears and Willow Warblers.
The Warden, RSPB Crook of Baldoon