Rare Birds in East Sussex
94 species matching this filter.
East Sussex is home to a fascinating array of rare bird species, with 94 uncommon visitors and scarce residents recorded across the county. From the elusive Eurasian Bittern lurking in reedbeds at sites like Filsham and the Pevensey Levels to spectacular passage migrants such as Arctic Terns along the coast, the county's diverse habitats — including chalk downland, ancient woodland, and coastal wetlands — attract a remarkable variety of rarities. Winter months can bring surprises like Bohemian Waxwings, Bramblings, and Goldeneye, while the warmer seasons may reward patient observers with sightings of European Honey-buzzards soaring over the Weald.
Showing 93–94 of 94 species
Yellow-browed Warbler
Phylloscopus inornatusLC
A rare but annual autumn vagrant in October, found in coastal scrub and bushes, especially around Beachy Head.
Oct
Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellisLC
A rare but increasingly regular resident, found among large gull gatherings at roosts and along the coast almost year-round.
Jun–Apr