The next very rare bird we encountered – in fact, I have never seen it before – is this Grey Plover. Name-wise it does not sound rare, but this is a visiting/passing bird, so it was quite a catch, especially in this pose looking out into the ocean – well, the Channel…
Grey Plover
| Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec |
| Aperture | f/6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600mm |
| ISO | 200 |
| Date | 04/05/2026 |
| Time | 15:43 |
| Location | RSPB Pagham Harbour, West Sussex, England |