Wednesday, 1 January 2014

Glaucous Gull -- Newgale

The juvenile now 2nd calendar year Glaucous Gull - found by Dave yesterday (see post below for nice photo) appeared on the flooded marsh behind the pub at 10:30am today. One of 8 species of gull present including at least four Med. Gulls and a couple of Kittiwakes plus the usual.
Rock Pipits and Meadow Pipits on the campsite and about 8 Teal seen - no sign of  the GW Teal or Water Pipit in the wet gale !!