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Friday 5th August 2011

Weather consisted of a gentle to moderate west south-westerly wind. There was very little cloud. Migrants seen on the move were 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Kittiwake, a juvenile Cuckoo, 1 Swift and 8 Swallow. Out on the reserve was a splendid looking male Black Redstart and 6 Northern Wheataer. A total of 4 Willow Warbler and 10 Common Whitethroat were found. 7 birds ringed today; 2 Willow Warbler, 1 Blackbird, 1 Dunnock, 2 Collared Dove and 1 Linnet.