The highlight of what was meant to be a 'brief' visit to the flash was indeed the discovery of what looks like a Common Tern breeding attempt. Last year a pair attempted to breed on the sailing club pontoons however a particularly sudden, heavy downpour seemed to have washed the egg into the water. These birds seem rather settled and hopefully this year they might be more successful.
Other sightings of note included a Little Ringed Plover on the scrapes and a partially leucistic Black-headed Gull.
Partially leucistic Black-headed Gull
Observer: Findlay Wilde
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