South coast scarcities

17 Nov - A brief foray into Hampshire in blustery weather. After a short search, the Snow Bunting watched at close range by Southsea Castle, faithful to the same feeding area where it has been for the last week or so, and obliging for the camera. Nearby, 5 Purple Sandpipers on the rocks showed well but briefly along with 2 Turnstones. A rising tide meant few waders by the Ship Inn, but Curlew, Redshank, Black-tailed Godwit and Grey Plover all seen, with flyby Oystercatcher and Dunlin.