To Caspian or not to Caspian

Reports of a Caspian Gull at Nimmos Pier a few weeks ago got me checking the Gull Bible for the salient features to be on the lookout for. Well a gull turned up on at the pier on the bank holiday which had a few of the features. I text a few of the locals and rattle of a few shots. Unfortunately no prize in the form a Caspian Gull this time just an unsual Herring Gull.

Other Gulls of note were two 1st winter and one 2nd winter Ring-billed Gulls and an adult Mediterranean Gull at Claddagh Beach.

Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
Faoileán scadán

Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
Faoileán scadán

Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
Faoileán scadán

Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
Foitheach mór

Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
Foitheach mór

Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Lacha bhadánach