merlin and argentatus herring gull at west rise. y'day a firecrest at sovereign park.

stopped at 3 spots this morning in foggy conditions, 6 species of thrush at hope gap was the best i could do. the missus had a short-eared owl at newhaven heights.

2 firecrests at cuckmere coastguards.
y'day 1 firecrest meeching down.

at holywell retreat a singing firecrest and 2 crossbills in the pines.

adult yellow-legged gull in the roost in newhaven harbour.

2 ring ouzels at the heights. 12 jays flew west. overnight clear out of chiffs and crests.