Heysham Obs
Ringing return
The green-darvic Med Gull photographed by Mario and Rosie the other day was actually the first French-ringed one for here, although we have had plenty of other darvic-ringed birds which have included France in their travels:
FS71953 & R13E
Ringed: Oye Plage, Pas de Calais, France 50 59N 2 03E Nestling 15/6/09
Seen: Le Portel, Pas de Calais 20/6/09
Seen: Loire Atlantique 47 23N 2 33W 7/2-18/2/10
Seen: Vendee 46 56N 2 09W 21/4/10 & 27/4/11
Seen: Heysham outfalls area at least 3/8/11
It has definitely not been reported after 3/8/11. Thanks to Camille for the info.
Reeve's Pheasant
Seen again today below the Obs Tower on the road to the Power Station
Red Nab area dropping tide
Med Gull - 2 unringed adults and a juv moulting to 1st W (quite advanced for this early in the autumn)
Little Gull - ad
Moths
2nd brood Setaceous Hebrew Character and Rosy Minor were new. Best were Agriphila selasella and Dog's Tooth
