Slapton, Devon
I have wanted to see Laughing Gull for as long as I have been birding but the timing has never been right due to work, family etc. I have also manged to dip a few over the years. So when I had the chance to look for the supposedly showy 2nd Winter bird in the Slapton / Beesands area today. I simply had to go. I arrived at the memorial car park to be told it was showing superbly 10 minutes ago. Here I go I thought. Another dip?
Whilst I waited I was treated to a Mediterranean Gull on the beach. After 10 minutes or so someone shouted that it was heading towards us and I was straight on the bird within seconds of the call. It first decided to sit on the Ley which was OK views and I was pleased to finally see this species but I wanted better. A few minutes later it was flying literally 10 feet above our heads so I managed a few flight shots with my phone. It then sat on the sea briefly before finally sitting where I wanted it, on the beach.
I did take a short look for the Ring-necked Duck without success but getting to enjoy the Laughing Gull was much more enjoyable.
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| Laughing Gull (2nd winter) |
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| Laughing Gull (2nd winter) |
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| Laughing Gull (2nd winter) |
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| Laughing Gull (2nd winter) |
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