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20 February 2024 - Hollingworth Lake

Mediterranean Gull gaining its summer hood on the jetty, with a pair of muddy-billed Oystercatchers at Hollingworth Lake

Mediterranean Gull, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 1000
View full sizeMediterranean Gull, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 1000

Once again this morning the Med Gull was on the Jetty by the car park amongst the Black-headeds.  It is gradually acquiring its summer plumage - the head getting a little darker and less white showing every time you see it.  Also a pair of Oystercatchers were also present, obviously having been feeding in nearby fields, with muddy bills!

Oystercatchers, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 1250
View full sizeOystercatchers, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 1250