Wednesday 27 January 2010
KV71
An email received from Russia today confirmed that the Herring Gull with the colour ring "KV71" (see previous post) was ringed as a pullus (nestling) on 8 July 2006 in Murmansk, Russia. This means that the bird is in its 4th winter. My sighting was the first report of this bird since it was ringed and the distance from the initial ringing site is 1661 kilometres!
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Wow, love the Northern Long- tailed Tit shot! (photo of the week)
I tried looking for those Arctic Gulls today but failed miserable but did see a lot of Fieldfare.
Hi Peter,
Fieldfare in abundance in Denmark at the moment, too. But still no Waxwings. Was back in Norfolk very briefly at the weekend and met up with John on Saturday morning - saw the Rough-leg and BT Diver. Hopefully next time I will have a bit more time - would be good to catch up.
Cheers, T
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