Gannet

Being out and about for work today had its advantages, not least as it meant I was driving past Kingsmill Res, so I couldn't resist pulling in for a quick peek at the Gannet which Steve Dunn found there yesterday. Upon arrival, I couldn't quite believe how close it was, just off the pontoons next to the carpark. It paddled around a bit, looking a bit lopsided and very out of place amongst the ducks and swans, and not entirely well; it came even closer (just a few metres away) when some chopped up mackerel was chucked in it's direction, which it wolfed down. 

Apparently it was taken into care later in the afternoon; hopefully it will pull through.