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(*1). (press STARS on map) Upper estuary area, locally called 'Cuckoo Corner'. In Winter Eisvogel Wasserralle, Kiebitz and Goldregenpfeifer can be expected. Surrounding fields can have Grauammer, whilst both Rauchschwalbe and Mehlschwalbe are present often being chased by Baumfalke late in the season.
(*2). Adur Estuary, surrounded on all sides by footpaths, use Adur Recreation Ground Car Park (free). During Autumn/Winter/Spring Austernfischer, Rotschenkel, Sandregenpfeifer, Steinwälzer, Alpenstrandläufer, the occasional Säbelschnäbler, Kiebitzregenpfeifer, Grünschenkel, Pfuhlschnepfe, Uferschnepfe, Regenbrachvogel (Spring) and Großer Brachvogel.
(*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, Schwarzkopfmöwe are often to be found amongst Lachmöwe here, both Mittelmeermöwe and Steppenmöwe have been seen.
(*4). Shoreham Fort, use the car park (free) and explore the river mouth and out to sea. Meerstrandläufer are often mixed in with the Steinwälzer. Their favourite spot is on the wooden pier. Basstölpel 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. Ringelgans, Krickente and occasionally Gänsesäger can be found in Winter. The margins of the Lagoon can have Austernfischer, Sandregenpfeifer and Rotschenkel, occasionally Knutt, Zwergstrandläufer and Flußregenpfeifer 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.