Another look at the redpolls at Birling this morning. Warm and overcast, but a bit windy, the redpolls played ball, regularly flying up from the game crop to perch on the fence. In flight the Arctic stood out as a large, grey ball of fluff with a huge white rump. When perched the bird was much whiter, larger and rounder than the Lesser Redpoll, but there were also a couple of grey Mealy among the flock. While watching a 1st winter Little Gull flew south over the golf course.
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| Arctic Redpoll |
At East Chevington there were both Slavonian and Black-necked Grebe on the north pool, while a Barn Owl was hunting near the south pool.
A Little Owl was seen on the drive past Druridge (thanks Dave).
At Cresswell the Long-billed Dowitcher was showing to the right of the hide, but again no sign of the Ruff.
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| Sleeping Long-billed Dowitcher |
At Lynemouth flash there were four adult Mediterranean Gull.
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| Mediterranean Gull |
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