Though I’d sent out a quick post to remind all you budding photographers that we need your entries for the October photo of the month. Just simply submit a picture taken in October and we'll have a browse through them and hopefully choose a winner. Last months winner was that superb picture of the Red-backed Shrike which stayed at Lodmoor for a while but entries don't have to be rarities. So if you've got a photo of a robin or a wren get it on our gallery! We'll go through them at the end of this week so plenty of time to submit a photo or two.
Also whilst I'm blogging I should mention that we've had a Caspian Gull at Radipole a few times over the last few days. A Caspian Gull to most probably isn't particularly exciting but it’s a pretty rare bird in Dorset. Here's a quick photo but to be honest it’s not the most inspiring bird to excite the general nature enthusiast but as you probably know, I rather like my gulls to this bird is a real beauty!
The secret was busted Luke when you started rifling through bin liners on bin day, stealing chips from tourists... and that before you began moulting into sub-adult plumage.
I told you not to tell anyone Rob! it was a secret....
As a child, Luke was raised by gulls, it was then during those first hard years, Luke began to love those birds...
If you're not careful you'll be getting 'Photo of the Month' yourself with this excellent shot of the Caspian, beautiful head!
Seize the day!
We're growing to like your gulls too Luke!
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