Birds
For those seeking these and possibly confused by the use of the words 'Sutton Courtenay'; I am assuming (please correct me if wrong) this is the place; where I too have viewed Iceland Gull from. Between the named 'APPLEFORD Railway Level-crossing' at the 'L' bend in the road immediately south of the village of Appleford; and the point at which the Cycleway crosses the B road 500m to the ESE of that Level Crossing. There is a gateway allowing viewing over the field to the north side of the B road. Room for one car only and with poor sight line when reversing(?)back onto the B road. Another spot to park is by the Cycelway crossing point, but I believe that requires viewing from outside the car, which is probably not advised.
Hope that is of help to the White-winged Gull seekers. Interestingly, the very unusually marked Herring Gull photographed by Roger would be the 'rarer' of the Target Gull plumages. Definitely one to log in the memory for future reference.
- Appleford: 7th February
Appleford Iceland Gull: The Iceland Gull from yesterday was seen from the cycleway as given in the ' White winged Gulls' post from yesterday. This is nearer to Appleford than Sutton Courtenay. Sorry for the confusion. John Edwards...
- Appleford 25th January
In the gull roost on the large field adjacent to the level crossing. Caspian Gull 1 first winter Iceland Gull 1 first winter Herring Gulls both L.a. argentatus and argenteus also nearby Grey Partridge 10 ...
- Iceland Gull 13th December
This 2nd winter Iceland Gull was on the ice on the Spit Pit at Appleford late afternoon in the gloom. Along side it there were single 1st and 2nd winter Caspian Gulls. This pit is next to the very busy haul road to the tip. Park in the pull-ins...
- Appleford 30th January
Caspian Gull (1stw) again in field near Appleford level crossing at 12:40. (per Terry Tossel) Iceland Gull (2ndw) still (per Lew)...
- Appleford 24th Feb
Iceland Gull (1stw) still,loafing in field near the level crossing to the south of Appleford....
Birds
White-winged Gulls
For those seeking these and possibly confused by the use of the words 'Sutton Courtenay'; I am assuming (please correct me if wrong) this is the place; where I too have viewed Iceland Gull from. Between the named 'APPLEFORD Railway Level-crossing' at the 'L' bend in the road immediately south of the village of Appleford; and the point at which the Cycleway crosses the B road 500m to the ESE of that Level Crossing. There is a gateway allowing viewing over the field to the north side of the B road. Room for one car only and with poor sight line when reversing(?)back onto the B road. Another spot to park is by the Cycelway crossing point, but I believe that requires viewing from outside the car, which is probably not advised.
Hope that is of help to the White-winged Gull seekers. Interestingly, the very unusually marked Herring Gull photographed by Roger would be the 'rarer' of the Target Gull plumages. Definitely one to log in the memory for future reference.
Eds: Hopefully this may help.
If you get out of your car in the gateway,
The Gulls will flush.
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If you get out of your car in the gateway,
The Gulls will flush.
- Appleford: 7th February
Appleford Iceland Gull: The Iceland Gull from yesterday was seen from the cycleway as given in the ' White winged Gulls' post from yesterday. This is nearer to Appleford than Sutton Courtenay. Sorry for the confusion. John Edwards...
- Appleford 25th January
In the gull roost on the large field adjacent to the level crossing. Caspian Gull 1 first winter Iceland Gull 1 first winter Herring Gulls both L.a. argentatus and argenteus also nearby Grey Partridge 10 ...
- Iceland Gull 13th December
This 2nd winter Iceland Gull was on the ice on the Spit Pit at Appleford late afternoon in the gloom. Along side it there were single 1st and 2nd winter Caspian Gulls. This pit is next to the very busy haul road to the tip. Park in the pull-ins...
- Appleford 30th January
Caspian Gull (1stw) again in field near Appleford level crossing at 12:40. (per Terry Tossel) Iceland Gull (2ndw) still (per Lew)...
- Appleford 24th Feb
Iceland Gull (1stw) still,loafing in field near the level crossing to the south of Appleford....