Friday 21 October 1994

21/10/94 Hayle, Cornwall

Ruddy Shelduck 6 ex.
Franklin’s Gull 1 ad. w/p ex.

Ruddy Shelducks on the Hayle (Steve Young)
The Autumn of 1994 produced a decent influx of Ruddy Shelduck with these being two of a flock of six seen on the Hayle. Despite birds associated with historical influxes of the species being afforded a place on the British list unfortunately the events of Autumn 1994 weren't enough to convince the BOURC of a wild origin for these birds.