There was what I thought was a juvenile Black Tern on Eccleston Mere this evening. However, having looked at the photos, they clearly show grey flanks, which is a major feature of American Black Tern, a mega rarity in the UK. The jury is still out, but there is a thread discussing it's identity on Bird forums here. Anybody like to comment here??
Also on the mere today, 9 Tufted Ducks and 2 adult Mute Swans.
Thursday, 30 August 2012
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Wow - I hope it is one and stays around for a while. If it is, Eccleston Mere will be very busy - so glad I've got a permit!
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