1w Caspian Gull

Thick fog and cold S.E breeze this morning at The Point and few birds. When the fog cleared the temperature rose rapidly but still few birds. A Peregrine, 2 Ravens. 2 Black Redstarts around the research station, a few Chiffchaffs and Goldcrests in the Broom and Gorse, 2+ Brambling over, also a few each of Siskin, Redpoll and Skylark, a Lapwing was grounded in The Desert. In the trapping area of note more Goldcrests and Chiffchaffs, 3+ Firecrests, a Blackcap and a Great-spotted Woodpecker.

The new Diggings held of note a Black-necked Grebe and Great White Egret, with another at the south end of the ARC.

 Lunchtime at Plodland basking in the now glorious sunshine, a Mediterranean Gull in the field opposite was following the tractor with 100s of other gulls. A Marsh Harrier cruised through and 2 Common Buzzards were overhead.  

.1 of 2 Common Buzzard over Plodland

 Marsh Harrier from Plodland

Early afternoon at the ARC a walk to The Pines found more Goldcrests and Chiffchaffs, several Cetti's Warblers were shouting, also Water Rails were squealing, a Green and Great Spotted Woodpecker were opposite the Screen hide where 3+ Bearded Tits could be seen and heard in the reed bed. From Hanson a Bittern was seen skulking distantly, also another  Great White and Little Egret.  

 A very slow mid afternoon sea watch from The point was interrupted by the arrival of the Polish ringed 1w Caspian Gull which showed very well, taking a Whiting thrown back into the sea by a fisherman.

 65P5 1w Caspian Gull