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Monday 29th August 2011

Weather consisted of a moderate to fresh west north-westerly wind, there was much cloud; later in the day the wind went westerly and the wind became stronger. Migrants seen passing through were 2 Shoveler, 1 Oystercatcher, 7 Ringed Plover, 1 Curlew, 10 Sandwich Tern, 23 Common Tern, 64 Sand Martin, 172 Swallow, 43 House Martin, 12 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Grey Wagtail and 1 Tree Pipit. Highlights seen today was an Osprey heading south and 2 Marsh Harrier. Out on the reserve 4 Northern Wheatear were found. 2 birds ringed; 1 Willow Warbler and 1 Robin.