Goring Gap this am: Slavonian Grebe on the sea again as well as 54 Mergs, 45 GC Grebes, 1+ R-t Diver, 6+ Razorbills. It seems male Mergs only ever have one thing on their minds. Worthing Birding and Wildlife

I was pleased to see that 29 Golden Plovers were still at Goring Gap this morning but most departed with another flock that flew over. At least 7 remaining when I left. Quiet otherwise with birds on the sea rather distant and the usual waders on the beach. Worthing Birding and Wildlife

From riverbank at Arundel WWT this morning 10 Cattle Egrets and 5 Little Egrets were understandably reluctant to leave the roost. 4+ Marsh Harriers, 19 Shelducks, 14 Egyptian Geese flew out. 5 Snipe, c55 Lapwings flew in. 2 Chiffchaffs. Many Shovelers and Teal flying about.

As I arrived on the riverbank by Arundel WWT this morning 2 Bewick's Swans flew out. Also 3 Marsh Harriers, 13 Cattle and 4 little Egrets. 3 Firecrests dotted around. A White-tailed Eagle was flying around the valley.

4 adult Bewick's Swans with Mutes just north of Warningcamp now.

Still 20+ Hawfinches around Fairmile Bottom this morning but flighty. Sussex Birding

In spite of the weather, there were signs of spring at Goring Beach (from Alinora shelter) early this morning as my first 4 Sandwich Terns of the year flew east, as well as 43 Gannets, 2 Curlews and a small flock of Shovelers and Pintails (6 of each I think). Worthing Birding and Wildlife

Good passage of Brent Geese east past Goring Beach this morning: c600 between 06:55 and 08:30, most were quite high. Also a lovely pair of Goosanders west close in at about 08:15. Worthing Birding and Wildlife

A smart male Wheatear on the beach at Goring Gap this morning was my first of the year. Later 2 males were in the Eastern field. Worthing Birding and Wildlife

Goring Gap 0635-0900: Sandwich Tern 10E 1 offshore, Common Scoter 39E, Shelduck 2E 2W, Shag 1W, Pintail 2E, Brent 13E. What little passage there was fizzled out by about 0730. 7+ Bottlenose Dolphins fairly distant but showing well most of the time. 2 Wheatears Worthing Birding and Wildlife

It's always good to see an Osprey and it was especially pleasing to see this one from my Angmering garden about 20 minutes ago, heading NW. Worthing Birding and Wildlife

Good variety at Goring Gap this am with Nick Bond. Highlights: Whimbrel, Grey Plover on beach early. Goosander 2 males E, Whimbrel 76E, Avocet 1E, Barwit 3E, Med Gull 12E, Shelduck 6E 2W, Brent 13E, Egyp.Goose 1E. At least 8 Wheatears, probably more, on beach and fence line.

Record shot of a smart but rather distant male Ring Ouzel at the back of horse paddocks looking east from Blakehurst Farm (east of Warningcamp) earlier this morning.

1st summer Black Guillemot off Goring Gap. Was With 2 GCGs but has now flown further out. Worthing Birding and Wildlife Sussex Birding

Predictably quiet at Goring Gap this morning, so a Pomarine Skua east at 6:30 was a very pleasant surprise. Otherwise Shelduck 6W, Barwit 1E, Whimbrel 1E, Med Gull 3W were the only other noteworthy birds moving. Worthing Birding and Wildlife

Nice to see a Brown Hairstreak in my Angmering garden this morning. Seems to be becoming a regular thing. Worthing Birding and Wildlife Sussex Butterfly Conservation

Distinct lack of overhead passage at Goring Gap this morning but a few birds past including Arctic Skua 1 juv W, Red-throated Diver 1E, Common Scoter 8E, Swallow 2E, Sandwich Tern 2E. Lots of Pied Wags, Meadow Pipits, Skylarks and a few Turnstones in the fields Worthing Birding and Wildlife

I couldn't find anything unusual around Shoreham Beach or Widewater this morning but a Greenshank by the houseboats on the Adur was looking good in the sunshine.

The flooded fields at Goring Gap still supported plenty of Gulls this morning including a lovely Little Gull and 5+ Med Gulls. Also 20 Brent Geese which eventually flew off west. Worthing Birding and Wildlife

My wife and I went for a walk in the fields west of Angmering this morning. The last area of undeveloped countryside we can easily walk to. No common migrants but I did find this lovely Woodchat Shrike Worthing Birding and Wildlife Sussex Birding