Our final day in Sussex was partially curtailed by the need to pack everything ready to leave on Sunday morning and dropping Mum-in-Law at her granddaughter's house in Worthing. We had a last look at the sea (at Climping Beach) which was a little disappointing (dozens of off-lead dogs and a somewhat derelict 'feel'), but the sea did produce distant views of a small, 'bouncy' skua - I'm pretty sure it was a Long-tailed, although that would be quite late for West Sussex. Other birds included a Mediterranean Gull and a Brent Goose.
On the way to drop Mary off in Worthing, we made a brief stop for me to catch up with the just-reported Black-necked Grebe at Brooklands Park. Despite the numerous walkers. and thanks to a trio of elderly birders, I found the dapper little visitor tucked under the bank. Just as I was about to try for a photo (in the increasing gloaming - ISO 3200) a Cormorant chased the Grebe to the far end of the lake, allowing a single distant shot before I had to leave
A great way to finish our six days in Sussex...
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