Storm Petrel - Cheddar Reservoir

 
Tony Bridges
 
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Tony Bridges
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23 August 2020 18:47
 

Approaching midday the Gannet started to fish. I witnessed it catch a smallish fish. Once the yachts took to the water it spent more time on the wing. occasionally coming close enough for some still distant photos.

https://flic.kr/p/2jzhFXQ
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Oli Gilman
 
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23 August 2020 07:30
 

Adult gannet still present too. Both viewable from Cheddar end.

 
Oli Gilman
 
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Oli Gilman
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23 August 2020 07:26
 

Single Storm Petrel, present flying over the reservoir as of 0725. Amazing sight!