Sussex Scrapbook
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Nature walks throughout the year
Tuesday 20th
June 2006
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
I had a major crisis of confidence today about my research. I was getting a bit
distressed about it all and I woke in a cold sweat, so I figured the best thing
to do was go and chill out at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Walking around in
beautiful surroundings looking at wildlife is very good for grounding your
emotions. Great therapy!
Anyway, the weather was good and there were birds of all types everywhere, which
is the norm for Rye. Highlight of the day though was the 8 avocets I saw near
the ternary pool. These were a first for me and they breed in only a couple of
places in Sussex. The avocet is the logo of the RSPB, but it is a bird that many
members have yet to see. My digiscoping is getting slightly better, so I have
included a few of my modest attempts.
Check out our previous visits to Rye.
April 2006
February 2006
Red valerian
Black headed gull
Cormorants.
Mediterranean gulls.
Avocet. Gill desperately wants to see them too, so we will
have to return soon.
Avocet below, black headed gull above.