Med’ Gull in Foxton

Eventually went for our family Christmas walk on a sunny morning. Wicken Fen. Very nice, but not too many birds. Best sighting was a Hen Harrier at Burwell on the way back.

Then drove around the flooded fields in the village looking for Gulls. The best spot appeared to be between Foxton and Barrington. It proved superb. Three Yellow-legged Gulls (an adult and a third winter), and a single Great Black-backed Gull (a rarity in Foxton). These were amongst around thirty each of Lesser Black-backed Gulls, Herring Gulls, and Common Gulls, and several hundred Black-headed Gulls. There were also four Moorhens, six Grey Partridges, and five Grey Herons.

Then, at about 3:40, I found a first winter Mediterranean Gull. A first for me in Foxton. A great day!