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.

21 comments:

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

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  2. Wonderful sequence of bird shots.

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  3. Nice shot of the gull in flight.

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Lovely flight shots of the gulls.

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

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

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

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

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  12. Always worth a visit here!! Amazing birds.

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

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  14. Great view of the Iceland Gull and photos.

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

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

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

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