22 January 2023 - Hollingworth Lake

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5 Shoveler, possible Caspian Gull, Common Gulls

It was a grey start to the day this morning, but just about the first thing I saw was a party of ducks mid-water, which proved to be 5 Shoveler, including 2 drakes.  They decided to stay at a distance, so although I rattled off a decent number of shots, I never really got them very close.  

Later on, there was a message from Andrew about a possible Caspian Gull, so I went to investigate, though I didn't have much time.  The bird was on the water, but again was distant, and although it was thought to be Caspian, it couldn't be proven 100%.  Another one that got away.  On the way back though, a couple of nice Common Gulls were perched on and around the Jetty by the Rowing Club, allowing some half-decent photos.

Shoveler, 1/160 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 320 (view full size image)

Shoveler, 1/500 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 1000 (view full size image)

Putative Caspian Gull, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 640

Putative Caspian Gull , 1/160 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 160

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Common Gull, 1/250 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 100 (view full size image)

Common Gull , 1/125 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 320 (view full size image)