Waxwing in Seaford

A Waxwing seen by Matt and Bob Eade in Seaford today, near Seaford Cemetery – the first local record for some time. There’s a record shot of the bird on the SOS site.
Another Waxwing was heard in Hove yesterday.
Also today, a Black Redstart seen again at Newhaven Tidemills (Paul James, also per SOS).

Long-eared Owl, Newhaven Tidemills

A Long-eared Owl at 7.45pm yesterday, around buildings at Newhaven Tidemills (Matt Eade, via SOS website).

Black Reds, Ouzel and Dartford + Cetti’s

Lots of late autumn migration this weekend. In our area, a couple of Black Redstarts at Newhaven Tidemills this morning (Jon Curson), a Ring Ouzel and a Dartford Warbler at Hope Gap (Mack Burnside).
Meanwhile, a count of 3-4 Cetti’s Warblers between Southease and Rodmell was notable, as was an upstream Rock Pipit (Liam and Jon Curson).
(both via SOS [...]