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Tuesday 26th April 2011

The highlight of the day was an immature Montagu's Harrier seen from the top of the Bird Observatory. The Shorelark was still here out on the reserve; 14 Wheatear were present too. Warblers recorded were 4 Lesser Whitethroat, 6 Common Whitethroat, 1 Willow Warbler and 1 Sedge Warbler (the 1st of the year). 7 Common Tern and 3 Swallow were seen passing through. 5 birds ringed today; 2 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Common Whitethroat, 1 Willow Warbler and 1 Sedge Warbler. A Small White butterfly was seen.