12th October 2002 Beachy Head 7.20am - 3.30pm. At dawn calm, quite warm but overcast. At c.9.00am a torrential downpour for around an hour after which it felt much colder with a freshening NW wind

Little Egret 1 Cow Gap beach
Hen Harrier 1 ringtail south over cliff viewed from Hodcombe
Sparrowhawk 2
Kestrel 2
Peregrine 2
Merlin 1 cinnamon-brown underwing coverts
Swallow c.15
House Martin c.80
Meadow Pipit c.20
Pied Wagtail c.15E
Grey Wagtail 1E
Robin c.10
Wheatear 1
Whinchat 1
Song Thrush c.40
Redwing c.12
Blackbird c.10
Ring Ouzel 31
Blackcap c.5
Reed Warbler 1
Chiffchaff c.35
Goldcrest c.6
Firecrest 6
Jay 3
Linnet c.80
Goldfinch c.40