What’s that bird? Brooklands Park visitors can now find out, thanks to a new information panel. Resident birds from the ubiquitous herring gull to the reclusive water rail feature on panel, which also gives some details of their behaviour. All can be seen at Brooklands Park, which is a popular recreation spot for families, dog...
A Pallid Harrier, a rare visitor from south-east Europe and Asia, spent some time hunting on the South Downs recently, getting local birders understandably excited. The immature bird was seen quartering the fields near Cissbury Ring, being mobbed by crows as it looked for food. The bird kept its distance from keen birders and photographers...
SDOS led another hugely successful walk by the Adur Estuary SSSI recently. Former chair, Tony Benton, who led the walk, gives us a detailed summation of the fabulous few hours… “The first of two September walks beside the Adur Estuary SSSI took place yesterday, with 22 members and 2 guests setting off from Ropetackle at...
Shoreham and Southwick are full of migratory birds right now and in the latest Inside magazine, we discuss this exciting time in the birding year!
A small fall of Spotted Flycatchers were spotted in Shoreham’s Mill Hill nature reserve recently. These beautiful birds are on their autumn migration back to Africa, but need to rest and refuel on their journey, with Mill Hill the perfect stopping off spot. With Wheatear, Whinchat, Willow Warbler and even Pied Flycatcher all spotted in...
Check out SDOS chair, Jenny Holter’s summary of what was a fantastic trip to Thorney Island this week… 23 members assembled at Thorney Island today, including several for whom this was their first S.D.O.S. event. So it was a little disappointing after weeks of dry weather to start our walk in the rain! We set...
Here’s the latest SDOS piece for Inside Shoreham and Southwick magazine, celebrating a very loud and an increasingly common bird in the area, the Cetti’s Warbler.
A magnificent Barrel Jellyfish was spotted and snapped on the Adur SSSI by Chris Corrigan. These behemoths are the largest UK jellyfish and can reach 90cm, the size of a dustbin lid although this was about half that size. Despite being a common species overall, they are an unusual and quite stunning visitor to the...
According to newspaper reports, the derelict site at Shoreham Cement Works by the Adur looks set to be developed, possibly within the next year. Both the Worthing Herald and Brighton Argus report that FI Property Group, owner of the property, are ready to move forward with plans to build up to 521 homes on the...
Recently, a Muntjac deer ventured into the Adur Estuary SSSI, taking a cooling dip in the river. An invasive species, the Muntjac is found in Sussex in small numbers so keep an eye out! photos: Jerry Campbell
