Amberley Wildbrooks

Over Amberley this morning lots of birds were carrying food for their young. I saw my first Marsh Harrier here for some time ; a nice creamed capped individual. Marsh Thistle has started popping up all over the place. Up beyond the wet wood I surprised to see a flock of 21 Lapwing with one being particularly agitated by my presence, although I could not confirm breeding. 

Marsh Thistle

Marsh Harrier