Descrição
(*1). (press STARS on map) Upper estuary area, locally called 'Cuckoo Corner'. In Winter Guarda-rios-comum Frango-d'água, Abibe-comum and Tarambola-dourada can be expected. Surrounding fields can have Trigueirão, whilst both Andorinha-das-chaminés and Andorinho-dos-beirais are present often being chased by Ógea late in the season.
(*2). Adur Estuary, surrounded on all sides by footpaths, use Adur Recreation Ground Car Park (free). During Autumn/Winter/Spring Ostraceiro, Perna-vermelha-comum, Borrelho-grande-de-coleira, Rola-do-mar, Pilrito-comum, the occasional Alfaiate, Tarambola-cinzenta, Perna-verde-comum, Fuselo, Maçarico-de-bico-direito, Maçarico-galego (Spring) and Maçarico-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, Gaivota-de-cabeça-preta are often to be found amongst Guincho-comum here, both Gaivota-de-patas-amarelas and Gaivota-de-patas-amarelas have been seen.
(*4). Shoreham Fort, use the car park (free) and explore the river mouth and out to sea. Pilrito-escuro are often mixed in with the Rola-do-mar. Their favourite spot is on the wooden pier. Ganso-patola 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. Ganso-de-faces-negras, Marrequinha-comum and occasionally Merganso-grande can be found in Winter. The margins of the Lagoon can have Ostraceiro, Borrelho-grande-de-coleira and Perna-vermelha-comum, occasionally Seixoeira, Pilrito-pequeno and Borrelho-pequeno-de-coleira turn up here.
Detalhes
Acesso
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.