Pagham Harbour RSPB Reserve, West Sussex

A bumper WOS Weekend in West Sussex.  Please note the different start times.  Members wishing to come for the whole weekend will need to make their own arrangements re meals, accommodation etc.

Day 3 Sunday 17 May 09.30 am Pagham Harbour RSPB Reserve West Sussex 

This sheltered inlet is an internationally important wetland site for wildlife, featuring saltmarsh and mudflats, lagoons, reedbeds, farmland and shingle beaches. At this time of year, it is noted for migrants and is an important breeding site for Oystercatchers and Ringed Plovers, as well as Common, Sandwich and Little Terns.  Sedge and Reed Warblers occupy the reedbeds.  The visit consists of two short walks, the first of which is a level walk of approximately a mile and here we will view the tern colonies, explore for passerines and view the sea.  The second level walk will allow us to view Ferry Pool via the hide, and then scour the bushes and trees for breeding passerines, as well as the marshes for waders. All day meeting so please bring lunch.  Walking boots are advisable and a telescope would be beneficial.  There are toilets at the Visitor Centre.

Details of the meeting place and the mobile number of the leader will be in the monthly email which is posted either at the end of month preceding the walk or at the beginning of the month in which the walk is to take place and is also on the Programme which has been sent with WOS News.