The Caspian tern was first seen on the 16th August at Rush Hill Scrape. it has spent its time computing between Rush Hill Scrape and Breydon Water. Preferring to roost at Breydon and spend most of the day at Rush Hill.
Still, present yesterday evening and with Brian having a few days off work we made the trip this morning. Arriving at Potter Heigham we parked up by the Church and headed off along Church Lane. This was a new site for me and it could have proved tricky to find, luckily Brian knew exactly where to go having visited previously. A few twists and turns along grass paths and then taking the path through the woods we soon arrived at the hide. The Caspian tern showed immediately flying backwards and forth beyond the scrape.
Eventually, it headed back towards the scrape and landed close to the tern raft among flocks of Black-tailed Godwits and Lapwings, giving superb scope views. A passing Hobby put many of the roosting waders up into the air and the Caspian Tern took flight with them.
The scrape held several species of wader, including Dunlin, Common and Green Sandpiper, Black-tailed Godwit, Lapwing, Avocet and also a single Little Stint.
The Caspian Tern suddenly appeared to the left of the hide, allowing Brian to grab the below shot as it heading back towards the scrape.
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| Caspian tern |
A new addition to the life list for me!
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