A Quail was heard calling from in the cereal field behind Long Nab this morning, while a large Shearwater (species uncertain) was spotted passing by northwards about 4 miles out. Other highlights passing Long Nab through the morning include: 8 Arctic Skuas, 2 Great Skuas, 6 Manx Shearwaters, a Red-throated Diver, 99 Common Scoter, a second summer Mediterranean Gull, 238 Sand Martins and 309 Swifts south. A Red Kite was over Forge Valley.
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Juvenile Stonechat - Ray Maddison |