Reposted by Adam HuttlyMark Mallalieu @mallalieum.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Reports from Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex suggest a good breeding season for Hawfinches. A trailcam in the Arundel area 1-23 July detected them daily, with up to nine in photos and up to five juveniles. @sussexornitholo.bsky.social @sussexwildlife.bsky.social @ukrbbp.bsky.social 0657
Reposted by Adam HuttlySussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 24/06/2026We hope that you were excited at seeing a Honey-buzzard chick in the live-streamed nest. The chick hatched on 23 June in the morning and has since been fed with wasp larvae and pieces of frog. 🐣 Read all about it here; tinyurl.com/4rwdbvtb #ukbirding #sussexbirds 1133
Reposted by Adam HuttlySussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 12/06/2026We are really excited to be hosting the Honey-buzzard live stream on our new website. As seen on Springwatch 2026. tinyurl.com/42ubayu8 The Society part-funded this work, which should contribute much to our understanding of the species’ breeding ecology in Sussex. Thanks to all partners.tinyurl.comHoney-buzzards - The Sussex Ornithological SocietyHoney-buzzards have been studied and surveyed in Sussex since the early 1990s, with many chicks ringed at the nest as part of a wider project in Britain. 01611
Reposted by Adam HuttlySussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Exciting stuff !! We are delighted to be a part of this project with partners; Friends of Ashdown Forest, @wildlifewindows.bsky.social and The Ashdown Forest Foundation. The nest camera will be live streamed on WW, YouTube channel + partners websites, including ours, from Friday 12th June 0400. 1216
Reposted by Adam HuttlySelsey Birder @selseybirder.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Five Arctic Skuas east the best of the morning's watch at the Bill 051
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Curlew T6. A head-start bird released on the Norfolk Estate in Sussex back in July 2022. He and his partner N0 have had 2 failed attempts at nesting, but its still early days for them. #sussexbirds #UkBirding 081
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Great find LP, finally got over this morning. Had on and off views for about 40 minutes. 130
Reposted by Adam Huttlybeachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Beachy Head: Just found an eastern subalpine warbler in cow gap @BirdGuides maps.app.goo.gl/aAtoKB3eZM31h6… 41077
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 05/05/2026@climpingbirder.bsky.social had some nice ones if he is happy to share ? 110
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Great week in Sussex, with Poms, Bee-eaters, a family of Red-crested Pochard and a much desired Spotted Sandpiper (2 of them) in the gloom this morning, not twitchable since 1974! #ukbirding #sussexbirds 080
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 01/05/2026What a morning at Selsey, with two Bee-Eaters coming in off the sea and circling around for a while - absolute scenes!!! #ukbirding #sussexbirds 0545
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Got it at Rustington at 8.17 thank you, which is most unusual for a single bird and just me watching. Poor other than that again.... 120
Reposted by Adam HuttlySelsey Birder @selseybirder.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Woodchat Shrike still present this morning at Pagham Rife 051
Reposted by Adam HuttlySelsey Birder @selseybirder.bsky.social · 21/04/2024It's coming up to Pomarine Skua time for us so here's the legendary Janman-Jones Selsey Pom prediction chart, a bit of fun really but surprisingly accurate! How accurate this year we shall see soon... 1162
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Some movement this morning, but nothing too heady!!! Nice to have a few Whimbrel through, S/Terns, Gannets and Scoter. Lucky to have two Caspian Gulls drop down on the beach in front of me.#sussexbirds #UkBirding 0130
Reposted by Adam HuttlyChris Corrigan @chriscorrigan3.bsky.social · 27/03/2026HELP! Only 35 signatures needed to reach 4000! Dumping silt in a protected marine site is a scandal! #SaveOurSeas @sussexwildlife.bsky.social @richardbenwell.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @sascampaigns.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/188345/...action.wildlifetrusts.orgStop dumping on our reef!We need the consultation to know just how many people oppose the Marina’s application to keep dumping sediment on Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone. Public pressure is powerful. Your voice ca... 021
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 24/03/2026With the local flooded fields now drying, the habitat was perfect for some of our earlier migratory birds. Great to have a Little Ringed Plover on the patch in Angmering. #Sussexbirds #UkBirding 0131
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 21/03/2026First Wheatear of the year on my local patch and an absolute belter in the warm sun. Yesterday I had 4 Swallows over, so Spring feels like its here! 0111
Reposted by Adam HuttlySussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Another outstanding report of what's to come next month (March) by Paul James. Still lots about and exciting times to come as Summer migrants start to appear. sos.org.uk/news/march-b... #sussexbirds 📸 @nickbond007.bsky.social 054
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 15/02/202631 sps seen in Sussex woodland yesterday. Marsh & Coal Tits in good numbers. 2 Hawfinch & a Dartford Warbler gave good views. Fircrest's & Goldcrests were numerous as were Kites, Buzzards & Ravens. The stand out though was watching displaying Goshawks in the bright blue sky. #sussexbirds #ukbirding 1170
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 15/02/2026I had a brief visit yesterday but only 2 birds. Good selection of others though including displays Gos. (Rewell Wood) 020
Reposted by Adam HuttlySussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 12/02/2026A recent grant award by Sussex Ornithology helped provide equipment to document Sussex Honey-buzzards in 2025. Read all about it and watch the video here on our new website; sos.org.uk/news/honey-b... #Sussexbirdssos.org.ukHoney-buzzards in Sussex in 2025 - The Sussex Ornithological SocietyHoney-buzzards in Sussex in 2025 042
Reposted by Adam HuttlySussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Our new website is 💥LIVE💥 Lots of new content & images and plenty more to come. Home banner image, Waxwing - Adam Bowley. sos.org.uk #sussexbirdssos.org.ukThe Sussex Ornithological SocietyThe Sussex Ornithological Society records and studies wild birds in Sussex in order to help conserve species and their habitats. 0158
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Jack Snipe-ing with Mr Mitchell at Climping. #sussexbirds #UkBirding 0171
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Might be too late or they might have gone, but they are usually right out the far back towards the left. There is a separate bit of water behind the main flood. Telescope needed :) 120
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 19/01/2026A couple of good bird finds in Sussex for January. Tundra Bean Goose on my local patch and then a Caspian Gull on an industrial estate, most likely from a German project, but awaiting info. Nice comparison v Herring Gull. #UkBirding #Birds #Gull #Geese #Sussexbirds 0200
Reposted by Adam Huttlybeachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Calling all photographers and artists. If you have any photos or artworks you'd like to submit for the 2025 Sussex Bird Report, please follow the three simple steps below. As always, many thanks! @sussexornitholo.bsky.social 0157
Reposted by Adam HuttlySussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 16/11/2025We are searching for that special person to take over the prestige role of Sussex Bird Report editor!🖊️ Have you or anyone you know got the time to help us? Current editor Mark Mallalieu wrote a short piece about the role here; www.sos.org.uk/archives/6643 Please read and share 🙏 022
Reposted by Adam HuttlySelsey Birder @selseybirder.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Hobby along the west side at Pagham today 0251
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 14/08/2025We require a knowledgeable birdwatcher to lead the team that produces the highly respected annual Sussex Bird Report, described by @birdguides.bsky.social as ‘a gold standard of county bird reports’. Please share with your networks. Full brief in link here; tinyurl.com/y9nz7acd 032
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Target sps achieved today; Spot Fly. 3 around Rewell Wood, a few Crossbills, Coal tits, Ravens, Peregrine and a single Hawfinch. 36 sps in total. #UkBirding 090
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Thankfully the East Sussex RN Phalarope made it closer to home (if its the same bird)as I couldn't make it yesterday! Thanks to Ads B for quick news and find 👊🏼 @selseybirder.bsky.social #UkBirding 081
Reposted by Adam HuttlySelsey Birder @selseybirder.bsky.social · 01/06/2025May Peninsula total 165, which is third highest total for any month. Year so far: 198 by two highest ever at this stage. Adds: to the year: Spot Fly, Turtle Dove, Golden Oriole, Sooty Shear, Beeeater, Nightjar, Puffin, LT Skua, Wood Sand, Curlew Sand, Collared Pratincole, Honey Buzzard and Quail. 1121
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 26/05/2025One of the lingering Sanderlings around Selsey. An Artic Skua and Sooty Shearwater made up for a fairly quiet day. @selseybirder.bsky.social #UkBirding 0131
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Great supporting cast for the Honey Buzzards in Sussex. Including White-tailed Eagle, Crossbill, Bullfinch, Peregrine, Hobby, Sparrowhawk, Cuckoo, Tree Pipit, Kites etc.. #Ukbirding 0160
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 19/05/2025I had one buried into my side ( rib area ) last week- how did that get there !! 030
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 16/05/2025A good walk of 8k after work around local patch gave incredible views of a Hobby that just sat there completely unphased by me passing underneath it. Mandarin duck made for a nice shot in good light on Decoy pond, Angmering. #UkBirding #lowcarbonbirding 0100
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Target sps achieve today in East Sussex - Tree Sparrow. Also this week around Sussex, Iceland Gull, Turtle Dove, Purple Sandpipers plus many warblers, Hobbies etc. 090
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 03/05/2025Some great VisMig this afternoon over the house with 71 Red Kites. 62 NE and 11 South. Around Selsey this week, Least Sand still, SEO, Temmincks Stint, GWE, Manx Shearwaters, Nightjar in off at the Bill, 2 x Poms and 2 x Arctic Skuas. #UkBirding 080
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 28/04/2025SDFBI survey for @sussexornitholo.bsky.social around Peppering Farm, Burpham at the weekend. #UkBirding #Sussexbirds 030
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 21/04/20253 Cuckoos at @rspb.bsky.social Pulborough this morning made for good viewing from the café, and stole the show. Green-winged Teal was a good Sussex tick although a bit underwhelming as its slept !! #SussexBirds #UkBirding 0130
Reposted by Adam HuttlySussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Over the next 2 weeks we will be talking a lot about the Big Give & our support of vital habitat restoration at the Sidlesham Ferry Pool & its surrounding areas. Keep an eye out for more info on how you can help this iconic bird site in Sussex along with our partners. @selseybirder.bsky.social 083
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 18/04/2025A good day around Selsey with sea watching this afternoon producing 3 Bonxies and 3 Arctic Skuas, 1xLP 2DP. Plenty of Little Terns about, a few Common and many Sandwich. Fulmars, BT Divers, whimbrel etc #UkBirding #Sussexbirds 0150
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Plenty to see in the UK albeit more South and S/W. (Per @birdguides.bsky.social ) Keep looking 😁 010
Adam Huttly @adamhuttly.bsky.social · 14/04/20252 Hoopoe this afternoon at the North Wall Pagham. Incredible to have one perched singing in a tree. Tricky surroundings all the time for photos, but pretty special to hear. #UkBirding #Sussexbirding 2454
