Birds Photographed in the UK in 1993
(January - June)

Jonathan Wasse

Iceland Gull Larus glaucoides
Sheringham, Norfolk, January 1993.

A difficult to see species in Norfolk. This 1st winter
bird proved otherwise as it still could be found on
the sea off Sheringham into May (see below).

Mediterranean Gull Larus melanocephalus
Sheringham, Norfolk, January 1993.

Whilst watching the Iceland Gull L. glaucoides, this
adult winter bird landed on the beach. It was
attracted to the old scones being thrown away at the
end of the day.

Great Northern Diver Gavia immer
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, April 1993.

Easy access to this site, located at the side of a
major cross-country route, tempted birders to
view this bird. This lake is not very wide and you
were never too far away from the bird to get a
decent photograph.

Northern Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor
Westlton Heath, Suffolk, April 1993.

Typically birds of this species return to traditional
wintering sites in the UK for a few years running,
including this particular individual.

Stonechat Saxicola torquata
Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, April 1993.

A typical heathland species that is always
exciting to see.

Iceland Gull Larus glaucoides
Sheringham, Norfolk, April 1993.

The above individual now in 1st summer plumage
and looking very pale indeed. It was a good bird
to log on the annual May bird race.

Slavonian Grebe Podiceps auritus
Blakeney, Norfolk, May 1993.

A nice summer plumaged bird that lingered on
the north Norfolk coastline.

Sociable Plover Vanellus gregarius
Cley, Norfolk, May 1993.

A major rarity that was appreciated by many as it
mixed with the local Lapwings V. vanellus .

Tawny Owl Strix aluco
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, May 1993.

Ahhh!!!!Sunbathing owlets in the cemetery
at Great Yarmouth.

Blue-winged Teal Anas discors
Blagdon lake, Somerset, May 1993.

This female bird spent much of its time in the
company of a drake Shoveler A. clypeata.

Bluethroat Luscinia svecica svecica
Holme, Norfolk, May 1993.

Always a beautiful bird to see on the east
coast of the United Kingdom, on its way to
and from Scandinavia.

Rustic Bunting Emberiza rustica
Gibraltar Point, Lincolnshire, May 1993.

This breeding plumaged male was elusive at times.
It's more common to encounter immatures of this
species on autumn passage.

Oriental Pratincole Glareola maldivarum
Mundesley, Norfolk, June 1993.

An extreme rarity to the UK. This bird was the
3rd ever to be found in the British Isles. Despite,
its huge rarity status, all three have been long-
staying birds.

Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybridus
Cemlyn Bay, Anglesey, June 1993.

The tern hot spot that is Cemlyn Bay, Anglesey
hosted this marsh tern.

A closer view. I think that the dark grey
underparts of this species always makes
the bird appear as if it has been oiled!

Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator
Kelling Quags, Norfolk, June 1993.

A quick to dash to see this male spring migrant
could have been taken at an easier pace. It stayed
in the area for over one month.

White-winged Black Tern Chlidonias leucopterus
Ouse Washes, Cambridgeshire, June 1993.

This lone marsh tern delighted birdwatchers at
the Ouse Washes RSPB reserve. This extensive
wetland produces some wonderful migrants, as
well as breathtaking winter sunsets.