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(*1). (press STARS on map) Upper estuary area, locally called 'Cuckoo Corner'. In Winter Isfugl Vandrikse, Vibe and Hjejle can be expected. Surrounding fields can have Bomlærke, whilst both Landsvale and Bysvale are present often being chased by Lærkefalk late in the season.
(*2). Adur Estuary, surrounded on all sides by footpaths, use Adur Recreation Ground Car Park (free). During Autumn/Winter/Spring Strandskade, Rødben, Stor Præstekrave, Stenvender, Almindelig Ryle, the occasional Klyde, Strandhjejle, Hvidklire, Lille Kobbersneppe, Stor Kobbersneppe, Småspove (Spring) and Storspove.
(*3). RSPB Adur Estuary, is a NO access reserve, view from surrounding roads and footpaths. High Spring Tides move birds off this reserve. Check through Gull flocks carefully, Sorthovedet Måge are often to be found amongst Hættemåge here, both Middelhavs-sølvmåge and Kaspisk Måge have been seen.
(*4). Shoreham Fort, use the car park (free) and explore the river mouth and out to sea. Sortgrå Ryle are often mixed in with the Stenvender. Their favourite spot is on the wooden pier. Sule can be seen, sometimes at long distance though.
(*5). Southwick Ship Canal. Birds often shelter here during stormy weather. View from lock gates at Western End or A259 road on Northern side, BE AWARE the beach near the car park (free) is A DESIGNATED NATURISTS BEACH.
(*6). The Beaches, West of Shoreham Fort is good for birds, unfortunately often disturbed by dog walkers.
(*7). Widewater Lagoon. The car park (fee payable) here is right next to the brackish lagoon. Knortegås, Krikand and occasionally Stor Skallesluger can be found in Winter. The margins of the Lagoon can have Strandskade, Stor Præstekrave and Rødben, occasionally Islandsk Ryle, Dværgryle and Lille Præstekrave turn up here.
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The A259 road from Brighton (to the East) and Worthing (to the West) passes directly through Shoreham-by-Sea. Press P's on map for directions.