A very early start was made this morning, in the direction of Spurn. I didn't want to miss an opportunity to see an 'adult' White-winged Black Tern which had performed well yesterday at Kilnsea Wetlands. I have seen three of these terns previously and all have been juvenile birds, adult Black Terns showed well for me at North Cave Wetlands this Spring and this tern was not to be missed. My first view of it was at the far side of the Wetland, resting on mud with 2 first summer Little Gulls. It soon took flight and the white rump was immediately noticed at some distance. The Tern spent a short time over the Wetland before heading up to the small pool by the 'listening dish'. Here, it found food easily, picking out either sticklebacks or a shrimp-like creature and sometimes earthworms. Making circuits around the pool, the red legs were also easily visible in flight. Having fed for a while, the Tern made several trips over to the Little Tern colony on Beacon Ponds where, it would rest for a while. A few people were commenting on the poor light this morning and high ISO's didn't seem to help at all. Another spectator joined us for a while - a Barn Owl, further along the fence! Eight more Little Gulls flew through the Wetlands and a Black-tailed Godwit arrived also. A really stunning Tern and a pleasure to watch. I wish I'd stayed longer as the afternoon was much brighter. However, back in my garden I counted 26 bees in one lavender bush - I do well for bees in my new garden! Any ideas what this is? Didn't realise bees came in so many colours!!
13/7/2017 04:56:11 am
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