Snow Bunting

Recent sightings

DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
03/11/24Snow BuntingHayling Island, Sandy Point outside NR1G D Fennemore
09:00
Still near S/W corner of reserve.  
02/11/24Snow BuntingHayling Island, Sandy Point NR1R Wright
14:30
Happily foraging on a small pile of gravel opposite the shore path and within 3 metres of a dozen observers with no sign of fright, etc. Even a wall to sit on whilst taking the photos! Authorised access only.  
01/11/24Snow BuntingHayling Island, Sandy Point outside NR1R C Ladd
11:44
Just west of reserve.  
29/10/24Snow BuntingHayling Island, Sandy Point NR1A J Dickety
07:00
Authorised access only.  
28/10/24Snow BuntingHayling Island, Sandy Point outside NR1A Johnson
15:30
Along the beach/promenade just west of the Nature Reserve, still present towards dusk.  

Photos

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Records

YearDetails
2024Snow Bunting, Hayling Island, Sandy Point outside NR, unknown, 28th-29th October, Reported from various sites around Eastoke & Life Boat Station. *
2023Snow Bunting, Barton on Sea Golf Course, unknown, 11th November, NE. Time: 08:20. (Steve Keen)
2023Snow Bunting, Portchester, adult, 2nd April. (Mica Peet)
2023Snow Bunting, Hythe, Shore Road, unknown, 28th February. (Bob Chapman)