Whimbrel Watch at Rye Harbour
Twenty intrepid souls turned out at 4.30 this morning for Rye Harbour’s annual ‘Whimbrel Watch’ and were not disappointed, with at least 82 leaving the traditional Quarry roost. Also present were at least four Bar-tailed Godwit, two Grey Plover (superb in their breeding plumage), around 300 Sandwich Tern and 20+ Common Tern. Along the shore road, at least five Little Tern were circling over the ridges and two male Wheatear were singing near the river mouth, while at least 15 Avocet, a Yellow Wagtail and a Little Ringed Plover were present on Harbour Farm.
Wheatear