Soar Valley highlights August 2014

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Here's a roundup of some of the stuff I've seen down the local patch in the Soar Valley over the last month. These have included the long-staying Glossy Ibis at Wanlip Meadows LRWT, the one day twitchable Great White Egret at Cossington Meadows LRWT. A nice looking 2 winter Yellow-legged Gull, and a Juvenile type Black Tern at Watermead CP South.
2nd Winter Yellow-legged Gull at Watermead CP South
Another shot of the Yellow-legged Gull at Watermead CP South.

Record shot of the Great White Egret at Cossington Meadows LRWT.


Juvenile Black Tern at Watermead CP South.
A sleeping Glossy Ibis at Wanlip Meadows LRWT.
 

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