Ogden and Local Stroll

I was going to try for DJS's Whinchat at Ringby Lane this afternoon but the weather took a turn for the worst by the time I was free.

So, instead, I had a drive over to Ogden hoping something might drop in.. Something special that is!

Heavy rain throughout the outing was a downer and the usual crew were sailing on the water.

The circuit was quite with birds sheltering.

Ogden Birds:

Mallards.

2 Great Crested Grebe.

c40 Lesser Black-backed Gull probably a similar number of Black Headed Gull.

A few Herring and Common Gulls as well.

I am trying to separate juv. Herring and juv. Lesser Black-backed Gull by reference to the feather pattern , notches etc, but I must admit that I haven't got the knack of it yet.

I need to get some very good close up photos of both species to have half a chance with the correct ID.

There are tons of photos of 'em  on t'internet and according to some sites separating them is relatively easy. 

Perhaps I should consult a relative because my eyeballs struggle to tell them apart.. I hope I'm not alone with this conundrum.

3 Wren, 3 Robin, 1 Willow Warbler,

Local Stroll.

Same stroll as last night.

The Little Owl took some finding again.

A real rumpus far off , near East Croft Farm where there were many Jackdaw mobbing 2 birds of a similar size to a Jackdaw - Cuckoo or Raptor I thought.

As I got nearer the 2 Birds were Mistle Thrush - which I thought was odd?

Kestrel and 5 bundles of Joy were also seen.