Thanks Bob, yes good to see you mate.

Thanks Carolyn

Yes I agree unfortunately. Next time...

Without searching online I honestly don't know. Think I remember somewhere that minula has a very restricted range and very unlikely to occur here ?

Dug out a few pics, going on Martin Garners challenge series Autumn edition then the all white 6th tail feather is only shown by Halimodendri in 1cy. Also looked a lot less sandy after spending some time in the shadow of the blast furnace !

Lovely photo 👍

I've not seen such a sandy and small-billed bird since...

Dna not a thing back then. Will have been a halimodendri bird in my opinion.

Thanks Carolyn

Great stuff, always nice to find your own lifer.

Yes 👍

Thanks Carolyn, quite sharp considering it was poor light and through the double glazing

no problem at all, glad you got it following my instructions 😀

Thanks Carolyn, always nice to see him back