This bird had been present at Beachley for a few days, mainly feeding on a sheep carcass on the shore. On our arrival it was asleep on the bank amongst the grass. After about an hour, it took off for a short flight, soon returning to the same area and tucking into a fish it spotted on the bank.
It was absolutely amazing to see a Skua so close, such a powerful looking bird.
Having seen a Glossy Ibis in Worcs on the way down to Glouc, it was two brilliant lifers in one day!
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