Wintersett - What a day! 08.02.13

Cool, light N/Wwind with bright spells.  Quite a lot to report today.
First the return of the Great Norther Diver which swam and dived all around Anglers CP this morning. (No apologies for adding another of Ron's superb photos) At one point it was in the same field of view as the female Long-tailed Duck. It stayed into the afternoon but was seen to fly off around 14.30 hrs.  Will it come back tomorrow?

Great Northern Diver         Ron Marshall

Wintersett Res had the Redhead Smew in the NE corner - however, it is elusive, skulking around in the reedbed.  The male Scaup was out towards the south bank today and a Buzzard flew over Cold Hiendley Res.
For the few who had the staying power to remain while it got dark ,a stupendous gull roost was the just reward.    The 3rdW Yellow-legged Gull visited this morning and was also in the roost from 16.45hrs.

3rdW Yellow-legged Gull                       ASmith

3rdW Yellow-legged  Gull              ASmith

 The usual big 1st W Caspian Gull flew in at 16.07 hrs and at one point was in the same field of view as a 1st W GLAUCOUS GULL which was picked up by Graham.  Finally! A white-winger that gave brilliant views from the hide.

Glaucous Gull   record shot        Kev Denny

81 Goosanders  were also on ACP and a Bittern roosted in the reedbeds on WRes. at dusk.
Ron also had a fox.

Fox                 Ron Marshall

I'm sure you'll agree.  What a day!!