Early morning there was again Redwing movement to the SE, with two flocks heading that way ~40.
News of a Bonaparte's Gull at Swithland reservoir came through mid-morning - having sorted out all the ewes and lambs I decided I had time to go and see it, a first for me in the UK. When I arrived I was informed it had flown off about 15 mins earlier. So, I decided to go and wait on the dam area and hope it came back. After only 10 mins a small flock of Gulls flew back and landed on the water, and there it was, bathing and preening giving good views, but too far for my camera. A small gull, neat looking adult in winter plumage with extensive grey on its upper breast and sides, a visitor from North America.
Late afternoon I had a quick look at Cotesbach pools, here about 40 Fieldfare were feeding, with a few Redwing. ~60 Pied Wagtail were still present and ~20 Meadow Pipits, a pair of goldfinch were also present.
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