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There has been a noticeable increase in the number of Larids at Whisby within the last fortnight, probably involving non breeding and or failed breeding birds from much further afield. Although gulling at this time of year presents quite a challenge than perhaps in the winter months, never the less for those that have the time, patience and dedication to sift through this difficult group, the results can be rewarding.
Dean Nicholson has been regularly watching the eastern side of Whisby (and the adjacent North Hykeham Pits) and in particular Teal Lake where around 200+ Larids can usually be found loafing around. Last Friday he recorded:-
1 first summer Caspian Gull
10 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult, sub-adult, 4 second summer 4 first summer). Pretty much guaranteed at Teal Lake at the moment, this day count probably represents an all time high for Whisby. This is probably just the tip of the proverbial ice berg however, just how many other Yellow-legs are passing through and not being counted or are simply just being missed?
1 second summer Herring Gull – very unusual at this time of year for Whisby
150 Lesser Black-backed Gull
30 Great Black-backed Gull
In addition a first summer Common Gull has also been around this week (again unusual at Whisby during the summer months) and up to 4 Med Gulls, an adult and 3 second summers have appeared, although they prefer the company of the Black-headed Gulls on Thorpe and Grebe Lakes on the western side of Whisby.
Cheers
Grahame
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