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However, wader species were much in evidence with Curlew (below left), Turnstone (below centre a colour-ringed bird from Hilbre) and Ringed Plovers (below right) all using the main island for roosting along with 11 Purple Sandpipers which sheltered on the East Side steps.
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The undoubted highlight of the day was a fine first winter Glaucous Gull (a rare sight on the islands these days) that flew between Middle and Hilbre being chased by Oystercatchers (see below) and other gulls; fortunately it was superbly 'caught on camera' in flight.
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Postscript:
Another pale first winter Glaucous Gull was seen at Seaforth NR later in the week - perhaps the same individual?
Another pale first winter Glaucous Gull was seen at Seaforth NR later in the week - perhaps the same individual?
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