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Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Seaford Kittiwakes @ Splash Point
This year the kittiwakes arrived early, and have spread themselves along the coastline making the numbers appear less than usual. We estimate approx 600 nests, with some birds returning to there original nest site in Newhaven.
After a succesful breeding season the young kittiwakes have all fledged now, and can be seen circling overhead or forming large rafts on the sea. They look wonderful with the fresh plumage showing black leading edges to the wings, black collar and black terminal band to the tail.
A pair of peregrines have been seen on most days and the resident cormorants have also been of great interest.
The RSPB should be at Splash point until 9th August and it is expected that many of the birds will have started their long journey out to the Atlantic Ocean, so get along there soon if you want to see them.