Pennington Flash and Lunt Meadows.

Called in again to Pennington and the Sabine gull is still hanging around, surely it must be off soon.
It is still drawing a fair crowd with people travelling hours to see it.

I believe a Juvenile Med gull was present on and off during the day, I'm not that clued up on gulls.

I headed to Lunt at around 18:30 and as we arrived a Barn owl was quartering in front of the car park.

He showed quite well before heading out over the fields and not returning.

The surprise was a flock of 9-10 Snipe flying over a few times, while we were watching the Barn owl.

Sabine Gull, Day 2

I headed to Pennington this morning around 07:00 just to see if the Sabine gull from yesterday was still about.

Upon arrival 6 birders were watching it in the same place as yesterday,  and it was still feeding on insects from the top of the water.

He did make a few small flights today allowing me to get a flight shot that I missed yesterday afternoon.

Sabine Gull at Pennington Flash.

Headed to Pennington flash this morning to see the Sabine gull that had been reported.

I expected distant views, but was surprised to see the gull staying close to Horrock's hide around 20 yards or so out.

A first for me and my first proper Twitch, I could get used to this.

Lunt Meadows.

Called into to Lunt the last few nights starting last Friday.
Highlight on Friday was the SEO that made an appearance, coming quite close at times.

I called back tonight but no show for the SEO or the Barn owls, the Marsh harrier did make a brief appearance but flew off towards the road.

I also managed to tick another 2 birds off my list this year a Cuckoo and Garganey.

The Cuckoo seems to return to the car park entrance on most occasions. While 5 Garganey are present on the pool to the left of the entrance 2 adults and 3 young by the looks of it.

Pennington Flash.

Called into Pennington for a walk the other day, quite quiet on the bird front but Roe deer showing well from Teal Hide.