Out this afternoon with Tim checking fields around Lawford Heath tip for any large gulls. Nothing of note and plenty of Fieldfare then we joined up with John for roost at Draycote and had 3 adult and a first summer Yellow-legged and first winter Caspian Gull while waiting for the bulk of roost to arrive. Light became very poor and had difficulty with those further out but found two adult winter Med Gulls before John split to view from draycote bank. By five to five I was ready to pack up when John rang to say first winter Glaucous had just flown in and while searching for it I spotted the first winter Kumlien's Gull bathing and John had another first winter Glaucous Gull arrive so we soon had all three in roughly the same area. Kingfisher perched feet away off outlet and Raven over. Back in the country park me and Tim had a Woodcock go over our heads. Woodcock was only Tim's second record and is one of those hard to get species for many a Draycote listers.
Not sure if I am doing roost Friday night but the weather looks good for Saturday with a light southerly wind and little cloud cover so be there if you can.
Richard
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