This weekend saw a successful and enjoyable GBC stay at Portland Bird Observatory with 13 folk staying in the ‘Obs’ and 3 others joining us independently. 89 species were logged, highlights undoubtedly being the 2 Red-breasted Flycatchers, a Yellow-browed Warbler & a Firecrest, albeit ‘in the hand’, Hobby, migrating Balearic Shearwaters plus innumerable Gannets of all ages, & Kittiwake & auks. Corn Buntings at Maiden Castle and a good selection of waders at Ferrybridge plus a roost of 80+ Mediterranean Gulls. Lodmoor RSPB reserve in Weymouth gave us glimpses of Bearded Tit. Click here for the full list and info. Thanks for Prof Peter Morgan of Cardiff for the seawatching pic.
Glamorgan Bird Club 
Interesting info for gull lovers. At Ferrybridge on 6th we spotted a ringed Med Gull with a darvic ring 3XL7 [black on white]. Tim Adcock did some research and it was ringed in Holland on 18 May ’21. In Sep ’21 it was noted at Ferrybridge and 29 times thereafter both there and at Lodmoor. Then May ’23 back in Holland, Oct ’23 back at Ferrybridge and 9 other UK sightings, Mar ’24 back in Holland, then our sighting back at Ferrybridge on 6th Oct ’24. A well-travelled bird!