Sunday 6 May 2018

Hooded Merganser

A decent look around Gateshead this morning, starting with a good show from a Long-eared Owl.

Long-eared Owl


An unexpected Gateshead year-tick was a lone Whooper Swan at Lamesley flash pool. Unfortunately distant and only showing its head and neck.

Whooper Swan
Very quiet at Shibdon, but the light was superb.

Grey Heron



Oystercatcher
Also here was my first Holly Blue of the year.

Holly Blue
Stuck at work I was unable to get down to Seaton Common for the Hooded Merganser until last thing. Luckily it was still showing in the ditch running across the common. Hopefully it makes the grade.

Hooded Merganser


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