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Monday 22 February 2010

Great Northern Diver

A visit to West Runton produced a Great Northern Diver, my first of the year on the sea close inshore, which I got a few visiting birders on to before it drifted further out. Whilst the occasional one will be seen flying past during a late autumn seawatch, its always nice to find one on the sea, especially one that was showing this well.
 
The Black Redstart had become increasingly elusive as its stay continued, and today was no exception, although we eventually managed to see it briefly before it headed off along the cliffs.
A Kestrel that was hunting the cliff-face probably didn't help the matter much, but it did provide a good photo opportunity.