Karen Leeming writes:
Finally got good views of the Bonaparte's gull that has been showing well (just not when I was there) for the past 3 days at Hoylake.
Good numbers of oystercatcher, sanderling, dunlin, ringed plover, sandwich terns and common terns. Gannets offshore with common scoter, a couple of arctic skuas off Hilbre, some grey plovers, a peregrine and sparrowhawk have given added interest.
Finally got good views of the Bonaparte's gull that has been showing well (just not when I was there) for the past 3 days at Hoylake.
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| Bonaparte's Gull? Plenty of Ringed Plovers and Dunlins about though - Ed. |
Good numbers of oystercatcher, sanderling, dunlin, ringed plover, sandwich terns and common terns. Gannets offshore with common scoter, a couple of arctic skuas off Hilbre, some grey plovers, a peregrine and sparrowhawk have given added interest.
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| A nice little roost of Dunlins and Ringed Plovers. Note the comaprative size of the Pied Wagtail to the right of the picture - Ed. |
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| A goodly parcel of Oystercatchers - Ed. |
Don't forget the Wirral Wader Festival is on the 27th and 28th of October!
