Early morning LITTLE GULL

Saturday 09 April: This morning seemed likely to be quiet given the sunny, calm conditions. It was therefore a slight surprise to see an adult LITTLE GULL associating with the Common Terns. This bird had small white flecks in the black hood, but was otherwise almost completely summer-plumaged. Also managed to catch up properly with Common Whitethroat by the Dry Canal by the bridge for the Miswell Farm footpath – thought I heard it yesterday there. Also heard Brambling by the hide but otherwise fairly static so far (Roy Hargreaves).