Just a few snippets of interest to mention from the past few days on patch.
On Wednesday a check of the Estuary mid afternoon revealed three adult Med Gulls and this weirdo large Gull. It could just be a Lesser Black-backed Gull at the pale end of the scale, if not it's certainly got Lesser Black-backed in it somewhere...
Sorry for the grainy photos - full digital zoom used!
At home, I netted yet another female Blackcap! My ninth of the winter so far.
Yesterday all I had time for was another Estuary sweep, nothing but a couple of adult Med Gulls.
Today, mid afternoon the Estuary showed three Med Gulls (two adults and a first winter) and a surprise Ringed Plover! They are a regular spring and autumn migrant here, but actually quite rare in the winter months...
If only it was a Killdeer...
Lastly, just a note to please be vigilant - or keep your ears open at least.
On Thursday evening two wildfowlers were shooting ON Seaton Marshes. This is a Nature Reserve and I think is disgusting behaviour - not to mention totally illegal. The Police were called but the shooters had gone before the Police arrived. If anyone sees them return then please phone the Police immediately. Shooting is obviously permitted on Colyford Marsh and other areas of the valley that are not owned/managed by EDDC.
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