Worthing Beaches
Worthing’s beaches, stretching from Goring to Lancing, offer more than just a classic seaside stroll—they’re also a fantastic spot for sea-watching, especially during migration seasons and stormy weather. With the English Channel unfolding to the south and a relatively unobstructed horizon, the shingle shore becomes a front-row seat to the drama of coastal bird movement.
On a good sea watch, you might spot Northern Gannets slicing low over the waves, their white wings tipped in black, or Sandwich Terns diving with precision for fish. Common Scoters often pass in flocks, skimming the surface, while Red-throated Divers and Great Crested Grebes can be seen further offshore. Shelducks, Bar-tailed Godwits, and Sanderlings may also be on the move, especially in spring and autumn.
More thrilling still are the occasional sightings of Parasitic Jaegers (also known as Arctic Skuas) harassing terns, or Black-legged Kittiwakes and Mediterranean Gulls drifting past in mixed flocks. On blustery days, Fulmars and even Manx Shearwaters might appear, riding the wind with stiff-winged grace.
Closer to shore, Turnstones, Oystercatchers, and Ringed Plovers forage along the tideline, while Cormorants and Shags dive in the shallows. And if you’re lucky, a Black Redstart or Rock Pipit might flit among the groynes.