With the sky clearing midday I couldn't resist a go at photographing the Great Northern Diver at the Gann. I hung around for 2 hours or so during which time it consumed at least 8 crabs and either stayed near the middle of the pool or positioned itself against the light. Perseverence eventually paid off when it surfaced close by. It seemed quite surprised to see me there which is perhaps why the normally steep forehead is flattened (compare with John Freeman's photo below and Elwyn's photos on Sunday).
Also on the pools a female Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Little Egrets and a couple of Redshank.
John Freeman reports 25+ Oystercatcher beachside, 4 Greenshank, 35+ Curlew in the field
opposite the car park. 3 Little Egrets in the lagoons, along with 1
Little Grebe.
