Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Iceland Gull at Elton Reservoir

The weekend saw me out and about in search of a reported Iceland Gull. I had seen one a couple of years ago at Sandbach, but to be honest it was a little too far away for me to really appreciate, even through the binoculars. So I headed to Elton Reservoir in Bury wondering what I'd find. This time I made sure I did my homework and knew exactly what I was looking for. It was cold and windy as I scanned the water, but it was not long at all before I picked out the very pale feathered Iceland Gull in amongst a whole host of other gulls. It was quite some distance out in to the reservoir, so these shots are not particularly great but more of a good record in Manchester.

The pale bird just left of centre is your Iceland Gull



Here out in front

In flight at the back behind a Black-headed Gull


1st winter Common Gull in flight.
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21 comments:

  1. Jenn Jilks20 March 2014 at 12:40

    Striking photos. They are interesting critters, aren't they?!
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  2. Sandy Kessler22 March 2014 at 17:44

    wish I was there

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  3. Rajesh22 March 2014 at 18:43

    Wonderful sequence of bird shots.

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  4. Anonymous22 March 2014 at 19:16

    Nice shot of the gull in flight.

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  5. Janet Shaw22 March 2014 at 20:08

    Beautiful gull shots! :)

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  6. Phil Slade22 March 2014 at 21:13

    The Iceland Gull sure stands out amongst the other gulls Adam. You took a great shot of the Common Gull - a much underrated gull.

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  7. eileeninmd22 March 2014 at 23:15

    I wish I could id the gulls.. Great shots!! Thank you for linking up with Saturday's Critters.. Have a happy weekend!

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  8. Unknown23 March 2014 at 07:18

    Lovely flight shots of the gulls.

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  9. Anni 23 March 2014 at 10:37

    Exceptional images!!!

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  10. Roan23 March 2014 at 12:02

    Very nice series of shots. Love seeing gulls on the water.

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  11. TexWisGirl23 March 2014 at 13:11

    they're all beautiful.

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  12. HansHB23 March 2014 at 14:39

    Awesome post for the BIRD D'pot!

    I have a birdpost at my B&W Blog, too: http://hanshb.wordpress.com/

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  13. DeniseinVA23 March 2014 at 16:35

    First time I have ever seen (or maybe noticed) an Icelandic Gull. Thanks for the ID. Great shots!

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  14. Karen23 March 2014 at 19:28

    Quite a difference in the colour from the others! Your last shot is superb!

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  15. NatureFootstep23 March 2014 at 22:38

    a rare gull I have not seen. Seem to be adapted to bright winter environment. :)

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  16. Hootin Anni25 March 2014 at 12:11

    Always worth a visit here!! Amazing birds.

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  17. Findlay Wilde25 March 2014 at 18:21

    I bet you were really pleased to see it and thank you for sharing the pictures of it. From Findlay

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  18. sunshine25 March 2014 at 20:08

    Great view of the Iceland Gull and photos.

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  19. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 March 2014 at 20:27

    Great to see an Icleland gull and all great shots of the gulls

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  20. Jen26 March 2014 at 01:22

    I think these are wonderful pictures. That last shot is my favorite.

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  21. Mary Howell Cromer27 March 2014 at 11:17

    These are wonderful, nice captures, know you were pleased~

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