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Saturday 19th May 2012

A few more birds around today with the highlight of 11 ringed being a new female Redstart. Both Black Redstarts appear to have moved off but the Serin still remained, roving the reserve and calling often. A few Swallows passed through, edging toward 90 at midday, 2 Swift and 18 House Martin were also seen. On the wader front a handful of Whimbrel, Dunlin, Oyks, Grey Plover and a single Bar-tailed Godwit were on the move. Only around 5 Wheatear were out and about joined by a lone Corn Bunting. Again a few terns 17 Common, 7 Little and 2 Sandwich.