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Monday 21st March 2011

The day was most calm and certain birds were on the move. 2 Barnacle Geese were moving south; also on the move were 1 Fulmar, 6 Jackdaw and 1 Rock Pipit. A Reed Bunting was found along with 3 Redwing and the long staying male Firecrest. 19 birds were ringed today; 5 Blackbird, 5 Chaffinch, 3 Long-tailed Tits, 2 Great Tits, 2 Blue Tits, 1 Starling and 1 Wren. Also of note today were Common Frogs and spawn in the Butts pond and the first butterfly of the year for Landguard was sighted, a Small Tort in front of the obs building at mid-day.