Linnets in Pagham and walk along the Chichester Canal - 27th March

Windy morning watching Linnets in Pagham followed by an afternoon walk along Chichester Canal

View of Gorse bushes and Church Farm Holiday Park from an area near Pagham beach

Linnets perching on a bramble bush - viewed from inside a prickly Gorse bush where I was hiding!

Not sure what this is - looks like a thatched garage or shed

Apartments in the canal basin at the beginning of Chichester canal

The old Poyntz swing bridge situated on the edge of Chichester Canal

Tranquil scene along the canal towpath

Chichester cathedral in the distance

Cormorant drying its wings while standing on a fallen tree branch

Thirsty ginger cat

Wood pigeon at the top of a tall shrub

Apartment along the edge of the canal

Buddha looking after the canal

 

Visit to RSPB Pagham Harbour and Chichester - 23rd March 2024

On Saturday morning I went by bus from Pagham to Chichester and then by another bus from Chichester to the bus stop near RSPB Pagham Harbour visitor centre just outside Selsey. 

I saw a male Pheasant and Chaffinch while on the way to the bird hide at Ferry Pool

A Little Egret was standing in the mud at the edge of Ferry Pool at low tide

There was an Avocet in the water not far away from the Little Egret

Black-tailed Godwits and Avocets at Ferry Pool

It absolutely poured with rain while I was at the bird hide opposite Ferry Pool, so I decided to give up on my visit to Pagham Harbour.  Fortunately, it stopped raining during the time I was waiting at the bus stop.  I went back to Chichester and the sun came out - for a short while!

I wandered round the outside of Chichester cathedral

I just loved these gargoyles!

Sundial on the outside wall of the cathedral

It started raining again while I was exploring the area round the cathedral, so I ended up in the shopping area buying some supplies from M&S and also a pair of much-needed wellies!!