Fun in the Spring Sun

We celebrated the unseasonably warm temperatures with a trip to Exmouth this weekend. A stroll along the 2 mile stretch of coast from Orcombe Point to Exmouth Docks threw up some interesting wildlife inspite of the vast swathes of sun seeking tourists.
The usual Gulls were present: Herring, Lesser Black-backed, Greater Black-backed and Black-headed. In addition, Cormorants spent the day scooting backwards and forwards. As the sun set over Maer Rocks the mixed Gull flock was joined by a couple of passing Oystercatchers and a small group of Brent Geese. These fabulous geese looked quite out of place perching on the rocks and swimming in the sea although, unlike many more familiar species of Geese, they are coastal birds.
A fantastic find and a bird that I haven't seen for many years.