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Who knows what effect this would have on the tidal flow!
This is a blog recording various happenings on Pagham Beach in West Sussex on the south coast of the U.K. Although only set up in January 2014 previous mentions of the beach can be found on my paghambirder blog which is devoted to my lifelong hobby of birding but focused on sightings in and around Pagham Harbour.
Thursday, 31 December 2015
The Breach of the Spit
On looking out along the beach this morning it was apparent that the Spit had been over topped during the night. So, just before high tide today (about 3.00p.m.) I wandered along the beach to the second track way from the old car park and watched... the sea was rough and the wind was blowing a hooley...it was impressive but slightly worrying!
Hopefully it will seal up again rather than be a permanent feature.
Who knows what effect this would have on the tidal flow!
Who knows what effect this would have on the tidal flow!
Saturday, 26 December 2015
It's Boxing Day on Pagham Beach
Whilst the annual Boxing Day Pagham Pram Race created a lot of interest the beach continued to be ravaged by the sea with the high tide around midday.
First the fun and frolics.....
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| A sizeable crowd awaits the arrival of the contestants |
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| The Dizzy Ducklings! |
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| The Wizard. |
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| A well earned rest?
But along the shoreline..........
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Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Hope?
A striking sunrise over Pagham Bay this morning.
Taken from the trackway from the 'old' carpark.
A Brent Goose flies in off the sea...
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| Equally striking! |
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| ...silhouetted against the sunrise. |
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| A little later in the morning looking back along the beach |
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| A Black Headed Gull looks on, unconcerned at the plight of the beach dwellers. |
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Signs of hope??
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Thursday, 3 December 2015
It's a Winner!!!
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| Action is here to sort out the problem. |
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...with A.D. C.conducting a site inspection |
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| Some of the more vulnerable properties. |
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| Four Winds...looks precarious from this angle but its fine really! |
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
Beach Dwellers hit by storm Clodagh.
More erosion but not washed away following the weekend storms........
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| Looking west |
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| Looking East It is understood that Arun District council are planning to send the diggers in within the next few days. When will Storm Desmond hit? Lets hope he doesn't arrive over the Christmas period when big spring tides are due.. |
Saturday, 31 October 2015
The work goes on...and it's a Saturday!.
What a welcome to our beach!
Low tide activity
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| Stock piling. |
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| The Beach as it is now! |
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| What a mess! |
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| Supporting the groyne before the sea takes it! |
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| The wide view. |
The winter hasn't started yet! Hey ho...here we go again!!
Thursday, 29 October 2015
Recent Activity
Following a few days of very high spring tides the beach crest has again been eroded east of the fourth groyne...
The following photos were taken 2 days ago and since then contractors have arrived and have commenced shingle filling and rock adjustment.
...not far from the bungalow frontages....scary!
...and this is just west of the fourth groyne
The following photos were taken 2 days ago and since then contractors have arrived and have commenced shingle filling and rock adjustment.
...and this is just west of the fourth groyne
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| but empty shingle bags have arrived....Arun District Council are 'on the case' |
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