On my last trip to see the Isabelline Shrike with M.P. a quick visit was paid to tacumshin in the hopes of finding the Glossy Ibis that had been spotted recently. Time was a factor that day and unfortunately we missed it. Seeing news that it was still frequenting the east-end area we decided to take another spin down for a better look. We didn't have to wait long as just as we left the car at the high carpark the Ibis flew in. It was kind enough to let us set up the scope and get a few pics on the ground then a few nice, morning sun lit, shots before flying off towards the east-end pool.
We then left and crossed the lake and by the time we got back to the east end pool area the ibis had returned giving us a chance for a few more quick pics.
We then headed for the Forgotten Corner where we picked up a Kestrel, a Buzzard and a Hen Harrier. On our way back we stopped off at the monument for a snack where we witnessed an incredible performance from a peregrine hunting a blackwit. From its initial chase past us at the monument to its stoop and aerial manoeuvers high above us to the godwit finally ditching itself in the lake it truly was breath-taking.
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