TWO FOR THE ICE OF ONE

The return to tipping after the bank holiday must have brought a bonus for the gulls who were out in force today after two lean days, there seems to be an increase in Greater Blacked-backs. The two Iceland Gulls which have been showing sporadically in recent times, one first winter Kumlien's type and one second winter, put in an appearance. They appear to be abrading whiter as the winter progresses. Also our first Red Kite for a long time flew over, but without lingering.