5:45-7:30pm
3 Dunlin
Common Sandpiper
3 little Egret
Ruddy Shelduck
No sign of Osprey.
Monday, 31 July 2017
Rushy Common: 31st July
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| Black-tailed Godwit courtesy of Mick Cunningham |
Black-tailed Godwit: ad. Black tailed godwit on tern island. Definitely not juv. Adult or 1s. Head on and mostly asleep. Briefly awake looked leggy, long billed and dowdy.moulting. race? Sex?.
Redshank: ad. Adult redshank flew in from S.
Mick Cunningham
Sunday, 30 July 2017
Farmoor Reservoir: Causeway: 30th July
1 Mediterranean Gull (juv)
2 Turnstone
6 Dunlin
2 Egyptian Goose
Ruddy Shelduck (F2)
Mark Merritt
2 Turnstone
6 Dunlin
2 Egyptian Goose
Ruddy Shelduck (F2)
Mark Merritt
Otmoor. 30th. July.
Kingfisher.
3+ Hobby.
Hen Harrier. (1st summer male)
Dunlin.
Bittern. A total of 9 flights seen during the morning.
3. Red Legged Partridge.
Curlew.
3+ Marsh Harrier.
Per. the Otmoor M.
3+ Hobby.
Hen Harrier. (1st summer male)
Dunlin.
Bittern. A total of 9 flights seen during the morning.
3. Red Legged Partridge.
Curlew.
3+ Marsh Harrier.
Per. the Otmoor M.
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| Juvenile Reed Warbler. |
Saturday, 29 July 2017
Otmoor 29th July
Long Meadow 0730-0930
Common Redstart 10 (including 4m)
Lesser Whitethroat 2
Common Whitethroat 3
Willow Warbler 3+ including male singing
Yellowhammer 2
Green Woodpecker 2
Turtle Dove 1m
Common Redstart 10 (including 4m)
Lesser Whitethroat 2
Common Whitethroat 3
Willow Warbler 3+ including male singing
Yellowhammer 2
Green Woodpecker 2
Turtle Dove 1m
Pit 60 29th July
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| Juvenile Mediterranean Gull c13:20-17:00 per Mick Cunningham. Both photos courtesy of Mick Cunningham. 
10 Yellow-legged Gull: 4=ad, 2= 4cy, 3=3cy 1 =2cy. 10 is probably an under count. SU740847.
3 Raven: suspect juvs. 3 together over pit
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Otmoor A.M. 29th July.
1 Hen Harrier (1st sum male) reported
1 Bittern
1 Whinchat
2 Cranes
1 Curlew (J)
2 Marsh Harrier (J)
1 Hobby.
2 Kingfisher
Cetti's Warbler 3+
(per Paul Greenaway, Badger)
1 Bittern
1 Whinchat
2 Cranes
1 Curlew (J)
2 Marsh Harrier (J)
1 Hobby.
2 Kingfisher
Cetti's Warbler 3+
(per Paul Greenaway, Badger)
Farmoor 29th July
Update 19:30
Dunlin 6 (4 adults 2 juv)
Great black-backed Gull 2cy
Yellow-legged Gull 10+
(per Mark Merritt)
Dunlin 6 (4 adults 2 juv)
Great black-backed Gull 2cy
Yellow-legged Gull 10+
(per Mark Merritt)
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Sanderling
Turnstone
Dunlin 2
Redshank
Common Sandpiper
Egyptian Goose 2
Ruddy Shelduck on F2 nr pontoon
Red-crested Pochard 2+
09:30 (per Nick Truby)
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| dunlin |
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| sanderling |
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| Egyptian goose |
Friday, 28 July 2017
Farmoor :am 28th July
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| Turnstone |
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| Ruddy Shellduck |
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| Ruddy Shellduck |
http://jimhutchins.zenfolio.com
Farmoor Res 28th July
0800-1100hrs
Egyptian Goose 2
Ruddy Shelduck 1
Little Grebe 5
Turnstone 2
Dunlin 3
Yellow legged Gull 5
Greater Black backed Gull 1
Common Tern 4
Sand Martin 600+
House Martin 10+
Swallow 7
Common Swift 50+
Otmoor rspb. Reserve. 28th. July
4. Raven.
2. Turtle Dove.
4. Marsh Harrier.
Hobby.
Sparrow Hawk.
3. Goosander. (f./imm.)
Per. P.G. T.S.
2. Turtle Dove.
4. Marsh Harrier.
Hobby.
Sparrow Hawk.
3. Goosander. (f./imm.)
Per. P.G. T.S.
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| Goosander. |
Thursday, 27 July 2017
Stonesfield: Stonesfield Common: 27th July
Stonesfield: Stonesfield Common
2 Redstart
3 Raven: Over.
Paul Wren
2 Redstart
3 Raven: Over.
Paul Wren
Rushy Common: 27th July
Pit 60
Hobby: presumed 1st summer/2cy. 'brownish' hobby hawking for dragonflies this pm. Presumed to be the 1st summer/2cy seen in past weeks (too early for juv in oxon??). SO894268.
Rushy Common
2 Egyptian Goose
2 Common Sandpiper
Cogges Lane
2 Common Gull: 1 3cy >adult and 1 ad. My first Common Gulls of autumn. In stubble fields with c6-700 gulls minimum. Mostly BHGs but at least 9 yellow legged in with 10s of LBBs. No time for proper check; all lifted and flew off towards Dix Pit. SU708754.
Mick Cunningham
Hobby: presumed 1st summer/2cy. 'brownish' hobby hawking for dragonflies this pm. Presumed to be the 1st summer/2cy seen in past weeks (too early for juv in oxon??). SO894268.
Rushy Common
2 Egyptian Goose
2 Common Sandpiper
Cogges Lane
2 Common Gull: 1 3cy >adult and 1 ad. My first Common Gulls of autumn. In stubble fields with c6-700 gulls minimum. Mostly BHGs but at least 9 yellow legged in with 10s of LBBs. No time for proper check; all lifted and flew off towards Dix Pit. SU708754.
Mick Cunningham
Chinnor: Cement Works: 27th July
Chinnor: Cement Works
Green Sandpiper: Still by a small pool at the southern end of the site. SU749993.
David Stracey
Green Sandpiper: Still by a small pool at the southern end of the site. SU749993.
David Stracey
Farmoor Reservoir 27th July
Sanderling - 1ad
Dunlin - 2ad 1j
Common sand - 7
Turnstone -3
Yellow Wag -2
Ringed Plover - 1(h)
08:00-09:30 (per Dave Lowe, Dai)
Dunlin - 2ad 1j
Common sand - 7
Turnstone -3
Yellow Wag -2
Ringed Plover - 1(h)
08:00-09:30 (per Dave Lowe, Dai)
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Omoor rspb. reserve. 26th. July.
5 Marsh Harrier.
Kingfisher.
Turtle Dove.
13 Curlew. (over)
Per. S.R. T.S.
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| Curlew. |
Farmoor Reservoir PM - 26th July
Sanderling
Ringed Plover
Dunlin 2
Yellow-legged Gull
Ruddy Shelduck
Egyptian Goose
Ringed Plover
Dunlin 2
Yellow-legged Gull
Ruddy Shelduck
Egyptian Goose
26th July Bicester Wetland Reserve
Green Sandpipers continue to build up;
11 Green Sandpipers this morning, communing between the main part of the reserve viewed from the tower hide by the parking area and the new hide (Cattle Bridge Pool)
Also 1 female Tufted Duck plus 7 juvs
key holder reserve
Alan Peters and Bill Foley
11 Green Sandpipers this morning, communing between the main part of the reserve viewed from the tower hide by the parking area and the new hide (Cattle Bridge Pool)
Also 1 female Tufted Duck plus 7 juvs
key holder reserve
Alan Peters and Bill Foley
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Otmoor 25th July
5-7:30pm
In addition to post below:
3 Redstart in long meadow.
Grasshopper warbler showing well in car park field
Green Sandpiper at first screen
In addition to post below:
3 Redstart in long meadow.
Grasshopper warbler showing well in car park field
Green Sandpiper at first screen
Otmoor rspb. Reserve. 25th. July.
Green Sandpiper.
2 Kingfisher.
3. Water Rail.
3 Whimbrel.
Hen Harrier. (1st. summer male.)
2. Marsh Harrier.
2. Turtle Dove.
2. Bittern..
Per. P.G. O.U.P. D.Q. T.S.
2 Kingfisher.
3. Water Rail.
3 Whimbrel.
Hen Harrier. (1st. summer male.)
2. Marsh Harrier.
2. Turtle Dove.
2. Bittern..
Per. P.G. O.U.P. D.Q. T.S.
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| Whimbrel. |
A329 near Moulsford: 24th July
A329 near Moulsford
Yellow Wagtail: Single bird flitted into bean field at Silly bridge. SU5885. 10:00.
Mike Amphlett
Yellow Wagtail: Single bird flitted into bean field at Silly bridge. SU5885. 10:00.
Mike Amphlett
: 23rd July
River Thames, Wallingford to Benson marina
Common Sandpiper: E side, on muddy let-down to river. SU6189.
Mike Amphlett
Common Sandpiper: E side, on muddy let-down to river. SU6189.
Mike Amphlett
: 23rd July
River Thames, Wallingford to Benson marina
2 Egyptian Goose: E side, on muddy let-down to river. SU6189.
Mike Amphlett
2 Egyptian Goose: E side, on muddy let-down to river. SU6189.
Mike Amphlett
Monday, 24 July 2017
Farmoor Reservoir 24th July
1100-1530 hrs
Ruddy Shelduck 1
Egyptian Goose 2
Turnstone 1
Dunlin 2 both juveniles
Common Sandpiper 3
Greater Black backed Gull 1 adult
Yellow legged Gull 15
Common Tern 17
Little Egret 1
Red Crested Pochard 7 1f with 6 full grown young
Little Grebe 3
Great crested Grebe 61
Common Coot 360
Sand Martin 50+
House Martin 2
Swallow 5
Grey Wagtail 2
Common Kestrel 3
Green Woodpecker 3
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| Ruddy Shelduck |
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| Egyptian Goose |
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| Turnstone |
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| Common Tern adult and juvenile |
Ruddy Shelduck 1
Egyptian Goose 2
Turnstone 1
Dunlin 2 both juveniles
Common Sandpiper 3
Greater Black backed Gull 1 adult
Yellow legged Gull 15
Common Tern 17
Little Egret 1
Red Crested Pochard 7 1f with 6 full grown young
Little Grebe 3
Great crested Grebe 61
Common Coot 360
Sand Martin 50+
House Martin 2
Swallow 5
Grey Wagtail 2
Common Kestrel 3
Green Woodpecker 3
Otmoor.A.M. 24th July.
1 Hen Harrier (juv male)
2 Turtle Dove
2 Grasshopper Warbler (h)
3 Oystercatcher.
2 Turtle Dove
2 Grasshopper Warbler (h)
3 Oystercatcher.
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| Oystercatcher preening time. |
Farmoor Reservoir 24th July
Sanderling
Turnstone
Ringed Plover
Common Sandpiper c6
09:47 (per Dai, O.U Paul, Peter Law)
Turnstone
Ringed Plover
Common Sandpiper c6
09:47 (per Dai, O.U Paul, Peter Law)
Sunday, 23 July 2017
Blenheim: 23rd July
Blenheim
2 Raven
Hobby
Red Kite
2 Buzzard
Sand Martin
5 Little Egret
15 Common Tern
Adam Hartley
2 Raven
Hobby
Red Kite
2 Buzzard
Sand Martin
5 Little Egret
15 Common Tern
Adam Hartley
Bicester Wetlands Reserve 23rd July
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| Juvenile Med Gull courtesy of Mike Pollard |
Mediterranean Gull (juv) on the Cattle Bridge Pool viewed from the new hide at 19:00
Key Holder reserve.
(per Mike Pollard) Nature in the Heart of England
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| Black-headed and Mediterranean Gull courtesy of Mike Pollard |
Farmoor 23rd July
10:00am - 12:30am
Peregrine
Ruddy Shelduck
Common Sandpiper 3
Yellow-Legged Gulls
Peregrine
Ruddy Shelduck
Common Sandpiper 3
Yellow-Legged Gulls
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| Peregrine |
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| Ruddy Shelduck |
Standlake Pit60 23rd July
Hybrid black-headed x Mediterranean gull 1
(Had blood red bill and feet, and the black hood of med gull but the structure and face of black headed. Extensive white in primaries with just the very tips showing black. Also very pale underwing . Black hood did not extend far enough down the back of head for pure med gull).
No photos as the bird flew in then flew out shortly after with black headed gulls.
Hobby 1+
Peregrine
Oystercatcher 2
Common Sandpiper
Kingfisher 1
Per Mick Cunningham, Andy last, Derek Latham
(Had blood red bill and feet, and the black hood of med gull but the structure and face of black headed. Extensive white in primaries with just the very tips showing black. Also very pale underwing . Black hood did not extend far enough down the back of head for pure med gull).
No photos as the bird flew in then flew out shortly after with black headed gulls.
Hobby 1+
Peregrine
Oystercatcher 2
Common Sandpiper
Kingfisher 1
Per Mick Cunningham, Andy last, Derek Latham
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| Common Sandpiper courtesy of Derek Latham |
Kingston Bagpuize: 23rd July
Mediterranean Gull (adult) flew over low heading west 11:07
Hobby: Hunting Hirundines. 15:33.
Jed Cleeter
Hobby: Hunting Hirundines. 15:33.
Jed Cleeter
Bicester 23rd July
Leucistic magpie still visiting my garden. Only see it early morning though, it then disappears elsewhere through the day. Photos taken at 06:30 and through the kitchen window. It is a very wary bird and doesn't usually allow close approach.
Port Meadow: 23rd July
Port Meadow
Oystercatcher: on the bank of the river, near The Perch.
2 Kingfisher
Bob Pomfret
Oystercatcher: on the bank of the river, near The Perch.
2 Kingfisher
Bob Pomfret
Grimsbury Reservoir: 23rd July
Grimsbury Reservoir
4 Common Sandpiper: Also single little egret. 08:30.
Steve Holliday
4 Common Sandpiper: Also single little egret. 08:30.
Steve Holliday
Saturday, 22 July 2017
The Oxon Downs 22nd July
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| Juvenile Stonechat courtesy of Mark Merritt |
Whinchat (male)
Stonechat (juv)
Redstart 2+
(per Mark Merritt)
Farmoor 22nd July
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| Juvenile Sand Martins on the Causeway |
Black Tern 4+
Turnstone 4
Sanderling
Common Sandpiper c6
Ruddy Shelduck
Sand Martin 1000+
House Martin 20+
Swallow 2
Per Dai, Dave Daniels & Andy Last
Ewan,
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| Turnstone |
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| Turnstone |
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| Sanderling |
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| Sanderling |
Standlake Pit 60 22 July am
1 Green Sandpiper
1 Common Sandpiper
1 Little Egret
2+ Common Tern
1 Yellow-legged Gull
no sign of the Oystercatchers
1 Common Sandpiper
1 Little Egret
2+ Common Tern
1 Yellow-legged Gull
no sign of the Oystercatchers
Green Sandpiper (c) Stephen Burch.
Goto my website for a larger image
Even I can that this is a Yellow-legged Gull! (c) Stephen Burch
Otmoor. 22nd July.
Green Sandpiper.
Curlew. (juv.)
Greenshank. over.
5. Marsh Harrier. (4 juv.).
Water Rail. (juv.)
2. Common Crane.
Kingfisher.
2. Grasshopper Warbler. (heard only.)
Raven. Over.
3. Redstart.
2. Turtle Dove.
Hen Harrier. (1st. summer male.)
2. Hobby.
Per. The Otmoor M.
Curlew. (juv.)
Greenshank. over.
5. Marsh Harrier. (4 juv.).
Water Rail. (juv.)
2. Common Crane.
Kingfisher.
2. Grasshopper Warbler. (heard only.)
Raven. Over.
3. Redstart.
2. Turtle Dove.
Hen Harrier. (1st. summer male.)
2. Hobby.
Per. The Otmoor M.
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| Green Sandpiper. |
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| Curlew. (juv.) |
Friday, 21 July 2017
Otmoor. 21st. July.
2 Marsh Harrier.
2. Bittern.
Common Sandpiper.
2 Oystercatcher.
Per. P.G. T.S.
2. Bittern.
Common Sandpiper.
2 Oystercatcher.
Per. P.G. T.S.
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| Bittern. |
A329 near Moulsford: 20th July
A329 near Moulsford
4 Corn Bunting: 3 x birds perched on fence-line, ca.300m S of Silly bridge, one singing. Another bird singing at Silly bridge. SU5885. 09:30.
Mike Amphlett
4 Corn Bunting: 3 x birds perched on fence-line, ca.300m S of Silly bridge, one singing. Another bird singing at Silly bridge. SU5885. 09:30.
Mike Amphlett
A329 near Moulsford: 20th July
A329 near Moulsford
Yellow Wagtail: Perched on fence-line nr the water bowser, just over Silly bridge, juv or fem?. SU588854. 09:20.
Mike Amphlett
Yellow Wagtail: Perched on fence-line nr the water bowser, just over Silly bridge, juv or fem?. SU588854. 09:20.
Mike Amphlett
Thursday, 20 July 2017
20th July Bicester Wetland Reserve
7 Green Sandpipers (new hide)
1 Common Sandpiper (new hide)
2 Heron
2 Little Grebe (works pool)
key holder reserve
Alan Peters
1 Common Sandpiper (new hide)
2 Heron
2 Little Grebe (works pool)
key holder reserve
Alan Peters
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
Farmoor Reservoir: 19th July
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| Dunlin 18/7 courtesy of Alan |
Dunlin: ad. On causeway. 4 Common sands also.
9 Yellow-legged Gull: various. Minimum of 9 Yellow-legged Gulls included a juvenile.
Mick Cunningham
Standlake Pit 60: 19th July
Standlake Pit 60
2 Yellow-legged Gull: 1 near ad and 1 3cy. The 'usual' near adult plus a 3cy that dropped in with some LBBs.
1000 Starling: The starling roost at Pit 60 ranges from 500 to 1000k, the latter is probably an undercount. The roost has attracted a peregrine, once, and a sparrowhawk, once. The dearth of small raptors barring hobbies when newly arrived in spring is obvious compared to what I used to see in a fairly 'ordinary' West Yorkshire birding area.
Mick Cunningham
2 Yellow-legged Gull: 1 near ad and 1 3cy. The 'usual' near adult plus a 3cy that dropped in with some LBBs.
1000 Starling: The starling roost at Pit 60 ranges from 500 to 1000k, the latter is probably an undercount. The roost has attracted a peregrine, once, and a sparrowhawk, once. The dearth of small raptors barring hobbies when newly arrived in spring is obvious compared to what I used to see in a fairly 'ordinary' West Yorkshire birding area.
Mick Cunningham
Rushey Common lake, 19th July
pm
Dunlin
Common Sandpiper
Green Woodpecker juv
Chiffchaff 1 adult 3 juv
Clackers & Mrs Clackers
Dunlin
Common Sandpiper
Green Woodpecker juv
Chiffchaff 1 adult 3 juv
Clackers & Mrs Clackers
Stanford-in-the-Vale: 19th July
Stanford-in-the-Vale
Hobby: Hunting over the village. Per Josh Cleeter. 17:30.
Jed Cleeter
Hobby: Hunting over the village. Per Josh Cleeter. 17:30.
Jed Cleeter
Rushy Common: 19th July
Rushy Common
Dunlin: ad. 1 from screen in company with juv LRP.
Green Sandpiper: n/k. 1 from hide.
Mick Cunningham
Dunlin: ad. 1 from screen in company with juv LRP.
Green Sandpiper: n/k. 1 from hide.
Mick Cunningham
A329 near Moulsford: 19th July
19th July
A329 near Moulsford
Corn Bunting: Perched on fence post S of Silly bridge. SU5885. 09:20.
Yellow Wagtail: Perched on fence-line just over gate from Silly bridge - preening, then flew - prob same bird on ground with sheep, just N of Silly bridge. Juv or fem?. SU5885. 09:30.
Mike Amphlett
A329 near Moulsford
Corn Bunting: Perched on fence post S of Silly bridge. SU5885. 09:20.
Yellow Wagtail: Perched on fence-line just over gate from Silly bridge - preening, then flew - prob same bird on ground with sheep, just N of Silly bridge. Juv or fem?. SU5885. 09:30.
Mike Amphlett
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Otmoor 18th July
Juvenile Curlew courtesy of Eddie McLaughlin
1 Hen Harrier (1st sum male)
3 Spotted Flycatcher (2 juv)
2 Redstart
2 Turtle Dove
1 Bittern
4 Marsh Harrier
1 Sparrowhawk
3 Oystercatcher
1 Curlew (juv)
2 Little Egret
(Paul Greenaway, Terry Tossel, O.U Paul, Eddie McLaughlin)
Monday, 17 July 2017
: 17th July
Ardington
2 Spotted Flycatcher: At least this many calling, just one adult seen. SU4388.
Leo Bateman
2 Spotted Flycatcher: At least this many calling, just one adult seen. SU4388.
Leo Bateman
Chinnor: Cement Works: 17th July
Chinnor: Cement Works
Green Sandpiper: 1 by a small pool at the southern end of the site. SU749993.
David Stracey
Green Sandpiper: 1 by a small pool at the southern end of the site. SU749993.
David Stracey
Otmoor RSPB 17th July
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| 1st summer male Hen Harrier present since the winter courtesy of Luke O'Byrne. |
1 Sparrowhawk
2 Oystercatcher
2 Kingfishers
1 Bittern
12+ Common Tern
1 Raven (over).
Spotted Flycatcher (juv)
Redstart 5 (2m)
(per Tezzer, Paul Greenaway, Luke O'Byrne, Derek Latham et al)
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| Above & Below Juvenile Spotted Flycatcher courtesy of Luke O'Byrne |
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