11 Sept - Excellent close views of one of my favourite birds, a Sabine's Gull (see entry for 8 Sept....), a juvenile of this highly pelagic species that has been at Belvide reservoir for several days, blown in by the recent severe gales. Striking plumage especially in flight, seen feeding in elegant tern-like manner, with black/white/brown upperparts obvious, with slightly forked, black-edged tail. Also very close views on the water, when scaling of the upperparts seen, and appearing marginally smaller than nearby Black-headed Gulls. My best ever view of this species and a great photo-opportunity. I'm quite pleased with the flight shots, taken on manual focus with a very mobile bird in windy conditions.
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