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Friday, 13 October 2023

Sabine's Gull, Arctic Skua, Spotted Sandiper

 An adult Sabine's Gull was feeding close inshore near Rough Point this evening.

Adult Sabine's Gull, Rough Point, 13th October 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Adult Sabine's Gull, Rough Point, 13th October 2023 (Michael O'Clery).


Adult Sabine's Gull, Rough Point, 13th October 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Adult Sabine's Gull, Rough Point, 13th October 2023 (Michael O'Clery).
An Arctic Skua was also seen, heading west at a ferocious pace.

Arctic Skua, Rough Point, 13th October 2023 (Michael O'Clery).


Arctic Skua, Rough Point, 13th October 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Arctic Skua, Rough Point, 13th October 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Arctic Skua, Rough Point, 13th October 2023 (Michael O'Clery).
Meanwhile, the Spotted Sandpiper was still present nearby, at The Trench.
Spotted Sandpiper, 'The Trench', 13th October 2023 (Michael O'Clery).