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The Adult Ross's Gull at Scarborough, March 2002.
Jim Sherwin, March 2002.

Photograph Copyright © Jim Sherwin

Although the Ross's Gull had been present at Scarborough since 16th March [2002], work and family commitments prevented me from going for it until the 20th. I called in at Sherburn on the way and walked down the track at the side of the Ward's factory to a conifer wind-belt to look for the small party of Crossbills that had been there for a couple of days. I was lucky enough to get good views of a fine red male at the top of a tree - unfortunately I'd left my camera in the car!

The Ross's gull showed well on the rocks below Marine Drive before flying to the children's playground behind the cafe to feed but it spent most of the next hour loafing on the rocks. This was my third Ross's gull - my first in Sunderland was the most impressive - the second in Galway was a winter plumaged bird and more flighty.

After having my fill of the Gull, I went to the Burton Riggs reserve ( the former Seamer gravel pits) where I got my first singing Chiffchaff of the year and a Glaucous Gull. The rest of the day was spent at Filey and Bempton which yielded a variety of year ticks but nothing special. Nevertheless a fine sunny day, blue skies, blue sea and some good Yorkshire birds. What more can one ask for?

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