The American Black Tern was back on Eccleston Mere late this afternoon and all observers seemed happy with the identification. It was earlier seen on Prescot Reservoirs. I've attached another couple of photos from today. If you go to see this bird, please be aware that it is a privately owned site.
It's hard to describe the elation of finding a bird like this at a site like Eccleston Mere. I've been visiting the site relentlessly for 23 years, and though I have occasionally seen species such as Black-throated Diver, Smew and Black-necked Grebe, nothing comes close to this bird in terms of rarity. It's about the sixth ever in the UK. Have a look back at 25th August or 14th August to see what a walk around Eccleston Mere is more usually like.......
It's hard to describe the elation of finding a bird like this at a site like Eccleston Mere. I've been visiting the site relentlessly for 23 years, and though I have occasionally seen species such as Black-throated Diver, Smew and Black-necked Grebe, nothing comes close to this bird in terms of rarity. It's about the sixth ever in the UK. Have a look back at 25th August or 14th August to see what a walk around Eccleston Mere is more usually like.......
Congratulations Colin, you must be over the moon.
ReplyDeleteYou could say that :-)
ReplyDeleteWell done. Had no luck this morning and radio interview and babysitting blocked me tonight!!!
ReplyDeletePaul B
Great to see your patching of this site has finally paid off for you. Well done. Brilliant find.
ReplyDeleteNick Isherwood