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David Bentley @sussextangerine.bsky.social · 1d

An influx of Ibis, large numbers of big Egrets and the annual autumn wader-fest... September wildlife sightings at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
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Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife Sightings: September 2025 | Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

rye.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

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Sussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 2d

Weekly Report : 29 September - 5 October is now live on the Recent Sightings page;
www.sos.org.uk/recent-sight...

Recent Sightings – The Sussex Ornithological Society

www.sos.org.uk

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Sussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 6d

How can you help the SOS?

In the days of so many media platforms one way is to post your birding news on the website under "recent sightings". The website is an important source of news for a lot of people.

Also coming soon is a weekly round up of Sussex Bird News.
www.sos.org.uk/recent-sight...

Recent Sightings – The Sussex Ornithological Society

www.sos.org.uk

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Sussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 7d

Great work from the Sussex Barn Owl team who monitored over 200 boxes. Although numbers were down on last year by about 10%.

Some great findings in the report here;
www.sos.org.uk/archives/6562
📸 Alan Harris

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Debbie Alston @debbie1alston.bsky.social · 8d

Great day at Rye harbour today - total of 61 species of birds seen/ heard including a Glossy Ibis seen flying over Castle Water about 3.30pm. @sussexornitholo.bsky.social

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Ploddingbirder @ploddingbirder.bsky.social · 11d

Another visit to the Scotney BBS which was showing rather well this morning, I didn't arrive till 11.00 and not another person till young Jack arrived around midday🤷‍♂️ A super smart little bird!
Flight pic courtesy of a Merlin. 100s more images to look at.
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper flushed by a Merlin. Flew 1 circuit then landed back at exactly the same spot.

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David Bentley @sussextangerine.bsky.social · 14d

Castle Water today: 11 Glossy Ibis, 100s Swallow & Sand Martin (N), 500+ Meadow Pipit, c100 Pied Wagtail, 18 Siskin, c10 Yellow Wagtail, 4 Cattle & 10 Great White Egret, 120 Wigeon, Hobby, Peregrine, loadsa Chiffchaff etc
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A castle set in green fields, with a pleasant sky above.

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Selsey Birder @selseybirder.bsky.social · 18d

Siskins over again today plus a Woodlark and plenty of Mipits & hirundines. Pair of Garganey on the marsh, 94 cattle egrets at marsh farm, 19 curlew sandpipers & 6 spoonbills from norton benches, another 5 curlew sands on east side, 3 spot shanks at ferry, 5 whinchat ham/ferry, 3 Green Sands Ferry.

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan3.bsky.social · 21d

Still time to register for our FREE Wilder Community Champions Training webinar!
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Take Action for Nature: Free Wilder Community Champions Training | Sussex Wildlife Trust

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Sussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 23d

Avian Odyssey 2025 - Natural History Museum this Saturday the 20th.

Frontline Stories from Global Leaders in Bird Research, Conservation and Wildlife Broadcasting

Website, info and tickets: nhm.ac.uk/our-science/...

Avian Odyssey 2025 | Natural History Museum

Journey into the wonderful world of birds with leading conservationists and ornithologists.

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Sussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · Aug 14

We require a knowledgeable birdwatcher to lead the team that produces the highly respected annual Sussex Bird Report, described by @birdguides.bsky.social as ‘a gold standard of county bird reports’.

Please share with your networks.

Full brief in link here;
tinyurl.com/y9nz7acd

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Mark Avery @markavery.bsky.social · Sep 8

Guest blog - Taking a stand for marine protection by
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markavery.info/2025/09/08/g...

@sussexwildlife.bsky.social challenges Marine Management Organisation on behalf of sea-horses, oysters, mussels & kelp.

Good!

#Brighton @leigh-day.bsky.social @wclnews.bsky.social

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Debbie Alston @debbie1alston.bsky.social · Sep 8

Spent a day at Pagham Harbour today watching the tide rise and fall and the birds come and go. Total of 50 species of birds seen/heard including this Spoonbill at a high tide roost with the egrets and herons @sussexornitholo.bsky.social

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Sussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · Sep 8

We are pleased to share an update on the work at the Ferry Pool and Fields at Pagham Harbour provided by Downs to Sea.

Again, "thank you" to all the partners and members that made this possible.

www.sos.org.uk/archives/6540

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mayfieldbirder.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social · Sep 8

10 on the @sussexornitholo.bsky.social circuit of #ThorneyIsland yesterday and a good selection of birds: Cattle & Little Egret; Greenshank; Little & Sandwich Tern; Marsh Harrier; Osprey; Pintail; Redshank; Redstart; Wheatear; Whinchat; Yellow Wagtail
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David Bentley @sussextangerine.bsky.social · Sep 7

Rye - Camber #WeBS
10 Wheatear
2 Whinchat
3 Spotted Flycatcher
1 Redstart
18 Yellow Wagtail
1000s Swallow (E)
100s Sand Martin (E)
78 Redshank
2 Greenshank
3 Common Sandpiper
3 Great White Egret
1 Peregrine
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High tide waves at the mouth of the River Rother, with sun streaming through an interesting bank of clouds.

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Barry Yates @rxnature.bsky.social · Sep 6

A moulting adult Great White Egret showing its bulging neck and very long legs.
They are now a regular sighting in the area and must surely breed here in the next few years.
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Sussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · Aug 14

We require a knowledgeable birdwatcher to lead the team that produces the highly respected annual Sussex Bird Report, described by @birdguides.bsky.social as ‘a gold standard of county bird reports’.

Please share with your networks.

Full brief in link here;
tinyurl.com/y9nz7acd

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan3.bsky.social · Aug 1

Said our farewells to conservation and birding legend Tony Marr. Founder of the @sussexornitholo.bsky.social Council member of @rspb.bsky.social and key figure in the BOU. He was also the driving force behind the succesful campaign to protect Pagham and Rye Harbour as nature reserves. RIP

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David Bentley @sussextangerine.bsky.social · Jul 26

A great 'Guide in a Hide' event at Rye Harbour NR. Birds from the hide & nearby included 2 Curlew Sandpipers, Greenshanks, Whimbrels, Common Sandpipers, Yellow Wagtail, Wheatear & Peregrine.
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View out of a bird hide, looking over saltmarsh and shingle.

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Sussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · Jul 25

SOS funded 18 House Martin nest boxes at Plumpton College. The site supports the largest House Martin colony in Sussex. SOS Hirundine Champion, Paul Stevens joined Tim Parmenter & Alex Waterfield for the annual nest count. Read more;
tinyurl.com/3duzeuwk

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Mark Mallalieu @mallalieum.bsky.social · Jul 20

Honey-buzzard over Ashdown Forest today. The next 30 days are crucial for monitoring Sussex's Honey-buzzard population, so I'd welcome details of sightings and photos by email: [email protected] Thanks. @sussexornitholo.bsky.social @sussexwildlife.bsky.social @ukrbbp.bsky.social

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Mark Mallalieu @mallalieum.bsky.social · Jul 5

Verified 'Tzik' Hawfinch calls from a passive recorder on a cherry tree in NW Sussex: in this tetrad last breeding season Hawfinch record pre-2025 was 1980. Buy the man a coffee! @sussexornitholo.bsky.social @ukrbbp.bsky.social

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Dave Boddington @birdingbodds.bsky.social · Jul 1

Whilst fitting Swift boxes on the top of a block of flats today, I found 2 Herring Gull nests, although sadly one (chick in pic) had lost a parent to maybe botulism or HPAIV 🤔
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Sussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · Jun 27

Quick reminder about the free social and networking event for young birders aged 16-25 on 5 July at the Linklater Pavilion, Railway Land Wildlife Trust, Lewes BN7 2FG Scan the QR code for tickets.
@sussexwildlife.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @myabambrick.bsky.social

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