Feb 13th

I had a good morning at the mere adding three new species to the year list, first off was a Grey Wagtail feeding along the shore in front of the sailing club.

Second up was a pair of Goosander , they didn't stay long circling the mere then flying off north east.

Goosander's.

Then for me the best find of the morning was a adult winter Common Gull funny as I was only talking to Mark Stubbs last night about the status of Common Gull's at the mere. With only one or two records a year they are quite scarce at this inland site so this mornings find was all the more interesting. Only managed distant shots as it was well out off shore amongst around 150 Black-headed Gull's.

Other news the ever present female Long-tailed Duck is still enjoying it's stay , along with five adult L B B Gulls , four Little Grebe's and a single Cormorant.