American Black Tern still Eccleston Mere

The American Black Tern was back on Eccleston Mere late this afternoon and all observers seemed happy with the identification. It was earlier seen on Prescot Reservoirs. I've attached another couple of photos from today. If you go to see this bird, please be aware that it is a privately owned site.


It's hard to describe the elation of finding a bird like this at a site like Eccleston Mere. I've been visiting the site relentlessly for 23 years, and though I have occasionally seen species such as Black-throated Diver, Smew and Black-necked Grebe, nothing comes close to this bird in terms of rarity. It's about the sixth ever in the UK. Have a look back at 25th August or 14th August to see what a walk around Eccleston Mere is more usually like.......