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(*1). (press STARS on map) Upper estuary area, locally called 'Cuckoo Corner'. In Winter Isfugl Vannrikse, Vipe and Heilo can be expected. Surrounding fields can have Kornspurv, whilst both Låvesvale and Taksvale are present often being chased by Lerkefalk late in the season.
(*2). Adur Estuary, surrounded on all sides by footpaths, use Adur Recreation Ground Car Park (free). During Autumn/Winter/Spring Tjeld, Rødstilk, Sandlo, Steinvender, Myrsnipe, the occasional Avosett, Tundralo, Gluttsnipe, Lappspove, Svarthalespove, 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, Svartehavsmåke are often to be found amongst Hettemåke here, both Gulbeinmåke and Kaspimåke have been seen.
(*4). Shoreham Fort, use the car park (free) and explore the river mouth and out to sea. Fjæreplytt are often mixed in with the Steinvender. Their favourite spot is on the wooden pier. Havsule 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. Ringgås, Krikkand and occasionally Laksand can be found in Winter. The margins of the Lagoon can have Tjeld, Sandlo and Rødstilk, occasionally Polarsnipe, Dvergsnipe and Dverglo turn up here.
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Access
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.