Tried St Cath's again yesterday but quite quiet again. Robins were ubiquitous giving a real autumn feel along with the goldcrests calling. Should have paid the sea more attention as a fellow ex island birder, here on a break, picked up a sooty shearwater further east of me in Ventnor, along with an arctic skua.
Today with rain forecast I was undecided regarding where to go but had Blackgang chine in mind. Road diversions meant I ended up at Shepherd's chine instead, but always worth a look, but not much there.
Moved on along the Mili road and noticed quite a flock of gulls in the field near Whale chine, viewable from the car park so I could avoid the rain. Although distant, I scanned through them and quite a few Mediterranean gulls were present. Also at least one yellow-legged gull. Something spooked them though as they all took off and headed in land.
Also walked the coastal path but could only muster a couple of wheatear and grey wagtail over.
Distant 1st winter Med gull taken from the car (through the windscreen) in dismal conditions.
Then it brightened up
Then it brightened up
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