Descripción
(*1). (press STARS on map) Upper estuary area, locally called 'Cuckoo Corner'. In Winter Martín Pescador Común Rascón Europeo, Avefría Europea and Chorlito Dorado Europeo can be expected. Surrounding fields can have Escribano Triguero, whilst both Golondrina Común and Avión Común are present often being chased by Alcotán Europeo late in the season.
(*2). Adur Estuary, surrounded on all sides by footpaths, use Adur Recreation Ground Car Park (free). During Autumn/Winter/Spring Ostrero Euroasiático, Archibebe Común, Chorlitejo Grande, Vuelvepiedras Común, Correlimos Común, the occasional Avoceta Común, Chorlito Gris, Archibebe Claro, Aguja Colipinta, Aguja Colinegra, Zarapito Trinador (Spring) and Zarapito Real.
(*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, Gaviota Cabecinegra are often to be found amongst Gaviota Reidora here, both Gaviota Patiamarilla and Gaviota del Caspio have been seen.
(*4). Shoreham Fort, use the car park (free) and explore the river mouth and out to sea. Correlimos Oscuro are often mixed in with the Vuelvepiedras Común. Their favourite spot is on the wooden pier. Alcatraz Atlántico 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. Barnacla Carinegra, Cerceta Común and occasionally Serreta Grande can be found in Winter. The margins of the Lagoon can have Ostrero Euroasiático, Chorlitejo Grande and Archibebe Común, occasionally Correlimos Gordo, Correlimos Menudo and Chorlitejo Chico turn up here.
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Accesso
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.