Wintersett Caspian Gull

The first-winter Caspian Gull seen on the CP lake this afternoon is a different bird to that being seen most days. It is ringed and was seen here about two weeks ago but not since. Fortunatly it sat on the rock wall in front of the hide briefly and we were able to read some of the letters and numbers on the metal ring. Research shows it has originated from Poland and was obviously ringed last year (presumably as a nestling). Hopefully it will return and we can read more numbers to pin point just where in Poland it was born.