An excellent days birding with plenty to see. The 1st summer Bonaparte's Gull (photo) was still present ranging between the west end and hawking off the dam. It showed very well late afternoon in front of the Hawkshutts hide. A 2nd summer Kittiwake (photo) was present between 12.20pm- 1.18pm when it flew off west. The adult Mediterranean Gull was still at the west end. 2 Arctic Tern (photo) were present all day, also 9 Common Terrn. A Sanderling was a new arrival, also 10 Dunlin, 11 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper and 1 Black-tailed Godwit were present. A Ring-necked Parakeet over the car park this morning was the first of the year. The Black-necked Grebe was along the dam. The drake Scaup remains at the west end. At least 2000 Swift were present this afternoon. Video of the Bonaparte's Gull can be viewed here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NExksFrWaA0
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