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Thursday 16th June 2011

Today's weather consisted of a south-westerly wind and much cloud. There was a moderate breeze early morning before it dropped to a light breeze by mid morning. There was again very little migration, 11 Swift went south as did 2 Swallow. Warblers present included a newly arrived female Blackcap. One of yesterday's Chiffchaffs was present again for a second day. 9 birds ringed today, 1 female Blackcap, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Common Whitethroat, 1 Blue Tit, 1 Great Tit, 1 Golfinch and 3 Greenfinch. Butterflies found included Small Heath.