A pretty ropey day of squally showers with plenty of time 'trapped' in hides at both PB and WWT. At the former, an adult Peregrine was hanging into the strong wind terrorizing the inhabitants of the south brooks and prompting a Marsh Harrier and a Sparrowhawk to rise up circling and keep the Peg at arm's length; the Sprawk, a neat male put in a slow and close pass by the hide. The dampening of the Westmead pool was favoured by quite a few Lapwings, Starlings and Linnets. On the return, fifteen Fieldfares were chacking overhead and a few Goldrests were vocal.
Later at Arundel, it was nice to catch up with Trish for the first time this year and then to watch the three redhead Goosanders cruising up and down, two Water Rails seen (with others heard) and several Snipe. A Kingfisher was heard only. Finally, over a cuppa in the 'comfy seats' two c/c Marsh Harriers were early arrivals although they didn't drop in to roost.
