French Med Gull
A fine selection of birds over the past few days. No massive influx of migrants yet some south or south-westerly winds might sort that situation out. At least 3 adult Med Gull present including one colour ringed bird which was ringed in France. More details to follow.
Whooper Swan numbers on the Mere are down to ~ 60. Most of the action is on the wader front with 40+ Avocet, 100+ Lapwing, 60 Oystercatcher, 40+ Ruff, 25+ Black-tailed Godwit, 6 Redshank and Dunlin. Little Egret.
Raptors included 6+ Common Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 2 Sparrowhawk and Peregrine. Tawny Owl and Little Owl again today.
Two Red-legged Partridge, Wheatear and singing Chiffchaff.
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