22nd May 2012

The Partridge made another appearance on Middle, where does it come from ? where does it go to when not on the islands ? A male and female Eider were off the west side for a short period. Single Willow Warbler, Whitethroat and Chiffchaff  were all in the trapping areas at some stage, while another Collared Dove roamed about and 27 Swallows were counted. A Whimbrel was still present with 760 Dunlin and 100 Ringed plovers for company. Five Common Terns were noted.
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