November....winter is not far away.

The last week or so has been exceptionally mild for the time of year....most of the usual suspects have been present in the harbour but as yet I have not noted any Goldeneye, usually seen on the Lagoon by now. Brent numbers have continued to build up and this one allowed a particularly close approach but I noticed its eye seemed a little  glazed (never a good sign of  healthy bird).

 A Grey Heron visits the new lagoon twice a day and seems successful in catching small fish and eels.

Mediterranean Gulls have taken a liking to the new lagoon and I have been trying to photograph  them alongside Black Headed Gulls for comparison as they search for food along the incoming tide.

 ....and just for comparison Black Headed Gull

Mediterranean Gulls with Herring Gull

...with immature Herring Gull


...more Herring gulls 


Turnstones are almost always seen turning stones in search of food along the tide line.

 In Whites Creek this afternoon a lone Golden Plover with a group Lapwings.

The wind has gone round to the east today and the forecast is for distinctly cooler weather....maybe this will bring in the Goldeneye and perhaps even a Smew.