Spent three hours yesterday on the downs above Burpham near Arundel,watching the stunning PALLID HARRIER.
Pallid harriers usually breed on the Russian steppes and overwinter in India or Africa, only about one a year is seen in the UK. This bird is an immature one with a chestnut red breast,and bold face markings.
Other birds of prey seen in the area were a male hen harrier,red kite,2 hobbies sparrowhawks,kestrels and at least a dozen buzzards.
Thursday 22 September 2011
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