Overview
Pagham Harbour and the surrounding area make up one of the most productive and easily watched birding areas on the English south coast. It is of national importance for a number of species and this Local Nature Reserve is also designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Protection Area, an Important Bird Area and a Ramsar Site.
Birds
Notable Species
Breeding species include Little Tern, Ringed Plover and Oystercatcher on the shingle beaches, Northern Lapwing and Common Redshank on the farmland, Reed Warbler and Sedge Warbler and Reed Bunting in the reedbeds and Little Grebe, Mallard, Mute Swan, Moorhen and Mute Swan on the pools.