We managed to get out late afternoon for an hour at the Gann. Nice to see the sun for a change, but still quite breezy. After crossing the footbridge with the aim of walking up the river on the east side to try and read a couple of Curlew rings, a handful of large gulls dropped in for a wash and brush up. With the bins I picked up a bird which I initially suspected to be a 2nd-calendar year Caspian Gull, and whilst looking at that Lisa picked up an adult bird which raised her suspicions enough to bring my attention to it. Another Caspian! Knowing how difficult these birds can be, after taking in the key features at rest, I focussed on getting some photos to peruse later whilst Lisa had a good look through the 'scope. Both birds departed towards the bay after about 15 minutes. Also a Kingfisher and the long-staying female Goosander. (Dave & Lisa)
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| The 2CY |
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| Nice pale underwing, whitish rump with contrasting dark tail band |
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| The adult: white headed, small dark eye, pale yellow slim bill, slightly darker mantle than Herring Gull |
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| Black extending onto P5 (primary 5, the outer one is P10), 2 big mirrors on P10 & P9, with the P10 mirror merging with the white tip, some grey 'tongues' extending into the black |
