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Bigbadbob


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07:45hrs

C3  Willow Warbler - 2 in song

2 Swift

1 House Martin

c10 Swallow + 6 moving S.

c40 House Sparrows

4 Linnet

1 Common Sandpiper

1 Whinchat - usual bird present since 20/07/11

c 50 Meadow Pipit

3 Pied Wagtail

11 Mallard

2 Redpoll

32 Canada Geese

Jay calling from woods

1 Raven flew E. then 2 flew W.

Compstons Cross 09:00hrs

c50 Swallow over moorland but no discernable movement.

7+1 Redpoll flew E.

5 Curlew flew W.

3 Wheatear on walls nearby.

Bob.



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just came back form clowbridge and clough bottom no common scoter

what is the best place to look out for this whinchat....any markers?

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Bigbadbob


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Hi Sarfraz, regarding Whinchat, walk from the boathouse into the S. bay just past the inlet. Whinchat has been perched on the wall thereabouts for some weeks now. Good luck.

Bob.



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