Black Tern duck broken

Word broke this morning that a Black Tern was at Welland Bank Pits! Couldn't resist the lure of another PBC tick, so I headed up there and there it was, number 191 on my list. After last weekend's disaster, it was a relief!

I enjoyed watching it hawk for insects for about an hour... it spent quite a lot of time flying high over the water, presumably where its prey was. The size and flight differences with Common Tern were interesting. I've seen a few Black Terns in Northants before but these were my best, most prolonged views.

A Hobby dashed around, grabbing insects and having a pop at young Starlings.

What's in my CD player: Mighty Joe Moon - Grant Lee Buffalo

Temminck’s Stint

Went to Welland Bank Pits yesterday evening in search of the Temminck's Stint. Fortunately, just as we were arriving, Will Bowell had relocated it and we were able to view it from next to the pet refuge (to the accompaniment of various animal and bird noises).

I saw them on Lesbos last year but hadn't in the UK - until now.

Hahahahahahahahahaaaaaaa!

What's in my CD player: Automatic For The People - R.E.M.

Temminck's Stint at WBP but I can't go and see it!

Yes, of course, with the application of Sod's Law, it was a Temminck's Stint at WBP. Well done to Will Bowell for finding it. It's just about the only night I couldn't go out after work and see it. I hope it hangs around... I neeeeeeeeeeed it for a PBC (and British!) tick.

Stuck without a stint

Just finished an enormous mountain of work and have heard about a possible Temminck's Stint at Welland Bank Pits. But, even though I have a car, I cannot go for it because I'm going out! Gaaaaaaaaaahhh! Hopefully, it'll turn out not to be one, then I won't feel like I've lost out...

What's in my CD player: Is A Woman - Lambchop