As my car was in for service today I didn't make the early sea watch, as per OL it was not particularly exciting.
Another around the Scotney complex on my bicycle
Juvenile Greater Scaup at the Sussex end of Scotney main pit
One of 2 Black-necked Grebes at Scotney, this one in Sussex
At least 7 Greater White-fronted Geese with Greylags at the eastern end of the old sand pit at Scotney
As I was scanning through the Goose flock this gorgeous young female Sparrowhawk settled on the fence post just a few yards away from me for a magical few seconds
Meadow Pipits were positively abundant around Scotney today
The bird was ringed as an adult Caspian Gull(see the life history below) then reported as an argentatus later the same month, then as a Caspian by the same observer a year later. Collins Bird Guide states that about 75% of adult Caspian Gulls have a dark iris. I have no idea how many adult Caspian Gulls I have seen over the years, certainly double figures possibly 3 figure numbers, this is the first I have seen with a pale iris.🤯
The life history of P:10C
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