Seaford Snow.

 Not long after returning from Antarctica, I had more snow in the form of a lovely male Snow Bunting. It took me several days to venture down to the Seaford beach where this lovely bird was performing for birdwatchers, dog walkers and other people that were just mystified by a small crowd of people looking at something tiny amongst the pebbles.

Although the bird was very approachable, often the way with Snow Bunting, it was still occasionally chased by dogs. This actually happened, just after my arrival, when a spaniel ran out of the car it had just arrived in, and promptly raced over to where the bird was feeding. Needless to say, the bird made a hasty retreat and flew some distance further along the beach. Fortunately, after several minutes it returned to its favourite feeding area. I quickly got a few photos in case another lively dog turned up!!

Although Snow Bunting are a rare winter visitor in Sussex, they do turn up all along the coast occasionally. Seaford seems to get one every 3 or 4 years.

Male Snow Bunting looking smart.

Snow Bunting having a wash to stay looking smart.

Does that look clean enough?