An early blow in September produces drastic effects on seabirds expecting it later. Never nice for them.
Blagdon Lake got its first Manx Shearwater record today. It was flying strongly around the lake at times. But settled to allow a few poor record shots. Am thinking it will make it back to the estuary and the sea, after nightfall, predations of gulls permitting. (It seemed a very fit looking shearwater...)
 |
| Distant First Blagdon Manxie... |
 |
| Best Image... |
 |
| Probably not a Wilson's off the Manxie's Bow! |
 |
| The Joys of Digi-Scoping Reservoir Manx Shears... |
Some record shots also, of a, Juvenile to 1st Winter, Grey Phalarope, similarly brought in by the recent strong winds. It seemed happier about the enforced displacement. (Will embed some record videos soon...)
 |
You see? I told you I was TINY!...
More images and the full story can be found here on Nigel Milbourne's excellent
Blagdon Lake Birds...http://www.blagdonlakebirds.com/ |
