Little Gulls (Hornsea Mere)
There have been a number of sightings on the cliffs of an Alpine Swift, usually when I cannot get up there or (as today) just after I had left! The bird has shown very well, particularly if you are in the right place at the right time, but does not hang about long enough if you need to travel. I arrived on the cliffs at 0700 and stayed until 0945 but no show for me! This Gannet did, however, help me search!
Some of the Gannet young (Gugas) are well into their black feathering and showing larger than their parents.
Post preen wing stretch
Heather had a dental referral in Beverley, so part of the afternoon was spent people watching rather than bird watching! However, we did call in at Hornsea Mere on our way home in order to see some of the Little Gulls. We were a little early for the main roost (which was later reported as c8200 birds!), but were well satisfied with a dozen or so around the boating pontoons.
And, a Coot!
No comments:
Post a Comment