Sunday, 9 July 2023

ROLLER - Brading Marsh RSPB

A Roller was found by Paul White at Brading Marsh (RSPB reserve) yesterday (July 8th) late afternoon/evening; a local twitch had to be done and fortunately it was still there early this morning (July 9th). I watched it from nearby Gander Down: it was often on the wires just to the north of the Old sea wall. [Overall it stayed around in that area till  July 11th, at least). A cracking find for Paul and Brading M delivers yet again. I assume it's the first IOW record - at least as a confirmed and twitch-able bird. [Supporting cast of Hobby, marsh harrier (juv), and WTE etc]. 

Otherwise fairly quiet: Crossbills (singles and twos) have been relatively regular over Ventnor. Signs of autumn.....

Couple of record shots on a somewhat murky morning - looked better in real life!



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