Descrizione
(*1). (press STARS on map) Upper estuary area, locally called 'Cuckoo Corner'. In Winter Martin pescatore Porciglione, Pavoncella and Piviere dorato can be expected. Surrounding fields can have Strillozzo, whilst both Rondine and Balestruccio are present often being chased by Lodolaio late in the season.
(*2). Adur Estuary, surrounded on all sides by footpaths, use Adur Recreation Ground Car Park (free). During Autumn/Winter/Spring Beccaccia di mare, Pettegola, Corriere grosso, Voltapietre, Piovanello pancianera, the occasional Avocetta, Pivieressa, Pantana, Pittima minore, Pittima reale, Chiurlo piccolo (Spring) and Chiurlo maggiore.
(*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, Gabbiano corallino are often to be found amongst Gabbiano comune here, both Gabbiano reale and Gabbiano reale pontico have been seen.
(*4). Shoreham Fort, use the car park (free) and explore the river mouth and out to sea. Piovanello violetto are often mixed in with the Voltapietre. Their favourite spot is on the wooden pier. Sula 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. Oca colombaccio, Alzavola and occasionally Smergo maggiore can be found in Winter. The margins of the Lagoon can have Beccaccia di mare, Corriere grosso and Pettegola, occasionally Piovanello maggiore, Gambecchio comune and Corriere piccolo 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.