I was checking my phone at lunch today when I noticed that a Caspian Tern had put in an appearance at Eyebrook this morning. Cue plenty of swearing as I texted several people trying to establish whether it was still about. Frustratingly my break finished before any replies came through and I had to go back to work. By the time that my shift was over I practically ran to check my messages and learned that the tern had disappeared and then returned on several occasions. Although Alan Shorrock had been lucky enough to catch up with this rare visitor he was good enough to offer me a lift - needless to say that I gratefully accepted!
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| !st summer Caspian Tern |
We were joined by Mick Ketley for the first time in what seems like years, Mr K was an Eyebrook regular for many years but had yet to see a Caspian Tern there. As we travelled towards the res positive news came in on the WhatsApp and I became optimistic for the first time today. We arrived at the inflow to find the tern resting on the mud at the sharp end. Many dodgy record shots followed before the bird took off and headed northwards. For a while at least it looked as if the tern had departed but to the delight of any latecomers it returned. It remained until we left and hopefully will roost giving other people an opportunity to see it tomorrow. Although most eyes were firmly fixed on the tern we did see a few other birds of which the long staying Wood Sandpiper was probably the best. Boots filled and delighted with the results we headed back towards Corby where a rare mid week pint was raised in celebration at the 'spoons.
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