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Thursday 15th March 2018

Firecrest at the Observatory this morning.

A cold South easterly wind coming off the sea with light showers during the morning. 
Highlights noted on the reserve during the morning, 7 Ringed Plover, 1 Black Redstart, 1 Dunlin, 1 Firecrest, 1 Greenfinch, 1 Lapwing, 1 Meadow Pipit, 1 Oystercatcher, 1 Sanderling & 1 White Wagtail.
Offshore going North, 4 Turnstone, 3 Curlew, 2 Red-throated Diver, 1 Gannet & 1 Red-breasted Merganser. Going South, 2 Avocet, 1 Curlew & 1 Grey Wagtail. Coming in off the sea going West, 1 Shelduck.

8 birds ringed: Blackbird 2, Robin 2, Dunnock 1, Great Tit 1, Firecrest 1, Wren 1.