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(*1). (press STARS on map) Upper estuary area, locally called 'Cuckoo Corner'. In Winter kuningaskalastaja Luhtakana, töyhtöhyyppä and kapustarinta can be expected. Surrounding fields can have harmaasirkku, whilst both haarapääsky and räystäspääsky are present often being chased by nuolihaukka late in the season.
(*2). Adur Estuary, surrounded on all sides by footpaths, use Adur Recreation Ground Car Park (free). During Autumn/Winter/Spring meriharakka, punajalkaviklo, tylli, karikukko, suosirri, the occasional avosetti, tundrakurmitsa, valkoviklo, punakuiri, mustapyrstökuiri, pikkukuovi (Spring) and kuovi.
(*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, mustanmerenlokki are often to be found amongst naurulokki here, both etelänharmaalokki and aroharmaalokki have been seen.
(*4). Shoreham Fort, use the car park (free) and explore the river mouth and out to sea. merisirri are often mixed in with the karikukko. Their favourite spot is on the wooden pier. suula 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. sepelhanhi, tavi and occasionally isokoskelo can be found in Winter. The margins of the Lagoon can have meriharakka, tylli and punajalkaviklo, occasionally isosirri, pikkusirri and pikkutylli 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.