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The Island's only RSPB reserve is at "Brading Marsh", (Marshland S. of Bembridge Harbour to Brading and Centurion's Copse).

NOTE; There is no public access.
It can only be viewed from the perimeter footpaths such as the "Laundry Lane" Cycleway
from St. Helens to Brading, or from Gander Down.
The FP from Brading to Bembridge Windmill (NT) via "Centurion's Copse" also gives views over the marsh.

The "New Bridge" Pools to the West of Laundry Lane are excellent for waders and Ducks.

"Hersey NR" at Seaview Duver, has an excellent public hide giving good views of Waders, Herons etc.
There are many National Trust (NT) properties on the Island, the largest being Newtown Nature Reserve, which has a Visitor's Centre and 2 hides.


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Kestrel (F)
Redcliff, 17th. Aug.
Tree Pipit
Mottistone Dn. 22nd. Aug.
Peregrine
Gore Cliff,23rd. Aug.
Stock Dove
Quarr Abbey, 23rd. July
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Whimbrel
Yarmouth, 24th.July
Little-ringed Plover
New Br, Pond, 27th. July
Dartford Warbler (M)
Mottistone Down, 2nd. Aug.
Redstart (M)
Mottistone Barn,12th. Aug.
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Don't Forget the next IWOG Walk

"West High Down"---Sunday September 21st. @ 8.00

With Dave Hunnybun for Regular & Migrant birds.
Meet at High Down quarry car park (-turn left at the Highdown Inn)
SZ325856 (Click for map).


MY OWN SIGHTINGS, and Reports from other Birders.

August 2025

Click for monthly species lists, IOW totals this month =111 (& This year = 170)

SundayFine Sunny, WarmSE Breeze
24/08Newtown NRBlack-tailed Godwit2
24/08(7.30)Ringed Ploverc15
24/08"Dunlinc50
24/08"Curlew28
24/08"Oystercatcherc25
24/08"Redshank30
24/08"Greenshank3
24/08"Heron1
24/08"Little Egret3
24/08"Meadow Pipit14
24/08"White-tailed Eagle1
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24/08Rofford Marsh & Yarmouth EstuaryTeal14
24/08(9.05)Redshank3
24/08"Curlew2
24/08"Oystercatcher3
24/08"Black-tailed Godwitc60
24/08"Ringed Plover3
24/08"Lapwing5
24/08"Mallard24
24/08"Swan2(1 with Orange ring "U8X")
24/08"Little Egret3
24/08"Heron2
24/08"Canada Geese25
24/08"Swallow6
24/08"Blue Tit2
24/08"Collared Dove2
24/08"Black-headed Gull40
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24/08Laundry LaneChiffchaff2(Heard)
24/08(15.30)Long-tailed Tit3+
24/08"Mallard4
24/08"Lapwing6
24/08"Swallow3
24/08"Rookc30
24/08"Jackdawc50
24/08"Kestrel1
24/08"Buzzard1
24/08"Marsh Harrier1f
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SaturdayFine Sunny, Warm
23/08Culver Down & RedcliffMeadow Pipit1
23/08(6.55)Redstart1m
23/08"Whitethroat1
23/08"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
23/08"Goldfinchc6
23/08"Blackbird1
23/08"Wren1(Heard)
23/08"Stonechat1m
23/08"Swallow4
23/08"Green Woodpecker1
23/08"Magpie3
23/08"Pheasant1,3 juv.
23/08"Raven1
23/08W, Side of Laundry LaneCattle Egret5(Seen from the Fort)
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23/08Gore CliffSwallow100+(Streaming E.)
23/08(8.30)Jackdawc60
23/08"Herring Gullc50(On the sea)
23/08"Peregrine . 1(On coastal headland)
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23/08Shepherds ChineSpotted Flycatcher . 1(Flycatching from power cable)
23/08(9.10)Whitethroat4
23/08"Blue Tit1
23/08"Wren1(Heard)
23/08"Stonechat1m,1f
23/08"Goldfinchc15
23/08"Sparrowc10
23/08"Swallow50+(Still streaming through)
23/08"Raven1
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FridayFine SunnyLight Breeze
22/08Bleak DownRed-legged Partridge1
22/08(6.50)Pheasant2
22/08"Herring Gullc100
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22/08Chalk Pit, Mottistone DownTree Pipit . 1
22/08(7.40 - 10.20)PIED FLYCATCHER1
22/08-with Tracy J. & Steve S.Spotted Flycatcher . c10
22/08"Goldfinchc30
22/08"Chiffchaff4
22/08"Redstartc5
22/08"Yellowhammer5(Several juv.)
22/08"Dartford Warbler1m
22/08"Linnet6
22/08"Whitethroatc8
22/08"Garden Warbler1
22/08"Blackcap2
22/08"Wheatear1
22/08"Stonechatc8
22/08"Blackbird2
22/08"Green Woodpecker1
22/08"Stock Dove1
22/08"House Martin4
22/08"Jay2
22/08"Raven2
22/08"Kestrel1
22/08"Buzzard1
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ThursdayCoudy to Sunny IntervalsNE-NW Wind
21/08YarmouthBlack-tailed Godwitc130
21/08(7.15)Redshank3
21/08"Curlew4
21/08"Oystercatcher3
21/08"Turnstone2
21/08"Ringed Plover1
21/08"Lapwing6
21/08"Teal21
21/08"Mallard6
21/08"Swan2
21/08"Little Grebe2
21/08"Little Egret4
21/08"Heron3
21/08"Canada Geesec30
21/08"Blackbird1
21/08"Blue Tit2
21/08"Black-headed Gullc60
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21/08Newtown NRSandwich Tern . 13
21/08(8.40)Ringed Ploverc20
21/08"Dunlinc15
21/08"Turnstone1
21/08"Black-tailed Godwit3
21/08"Curlew4
21/08"Oystercatcherc50
21/08"Redshank15
21/08"Greenshank8
21/08"Little Egret4
21/08"Osprey1
21/08"Meadow Pipit6
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21/08Mottistone DownRedstart1f
21/08(9.45)Spotted Flycatcher . 3
21/08"Goldfinchc10
21/08"Chiffchaff2(Heard)
21/08"Blue Tit6
21/08"Yellowhammer1
21/08"Blackbird1
21/08"Green Woodpecker1
21/08"Pheasant3
21/08"Raven2
21/08"Kestrel1
21/08"Sparrowhawk2
21/08"Buzzard4
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21/08Brading MarshBarn Owl1(Seen at 20.50)
21/08(20.25)Cettis Warbler1(Heard)
21/08"Mallard3
21/08"Canada Geese6(Over)
21/08"Heron1(Heard)
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WednesdayCloudy. Sunny IntervalsNE Wind
20/08Mottistone DownRedstart1f
20/08(7.10)Stonechat6
20/08"Goldfinchc50
20/08"Chiffchaff2(Heard)
20/08"Whitethroat10+
20/08"Blackbird1
20/08"Song Thrush1
20/08"Stock Dove3
20/08"Green Woodpecker2+
20/08"Pheasant13
20/08"Raven1+(Heard)
20/08"Kestrel1
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20/08St. Helens Br.Cormorantc20
20/08(15.30 & 16.20)Tufted Duck6
20/08"Great-crested Grebe1
20/08"Swallow5+
20/08"Marsh Harrier2
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20/08Bembridge HarbourRinged Plover4
20/08(15.35)Redshank1
20/08-brief visitMallard4
20/08"Coot4
20/08"Little Grebe2
20/08"Swan1
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TuesdayHazy Sunny IntervalsBrisk NE Wind
19/08St. Helens BridgeCormorant34
19/08(6.50Tufted Duck4
19/08"White-tailed Eagle1
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19/08Laundry Lane & PondsSand Martinc6(Over Triangle Field)
19/08(7.05)Swallow40+
19/08"Cattle Egret14+(With 1-2 Juv. very mobile)
19/08"Great Egret2
19/08"Little Egret2
19/08"Heron3
19/08"Chaffinch1(Heard)
19/08"Whitethroat2
19/08"Heron3
19/08"Lapwing1
19/08"Stock Dove1
19/08"Reed Bunting1m
19/08"Cettis Warbler1(Heard)
19/08"Kestrel1
19/08"Buzzard1
19/08"Marsh Harrier2f
19/08Brading MarshReed Warbler1
19/08(7.50)Cettis Warbler1(Heard)
19/08"Cattle Egret . 12(2 in Summer plumage)
19/08"Great Egret1
19/08"Mallard10
19/08"Great Tit1(Heard)
19/08"Long-tailed Tit4
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MondayCloudyNE Wind
18/08Blackwater FP'sRobin2(Heard)
18/08(6.45)Stock Dove2(Heard)
18/08"Goldfinch9
18/08"Wren2(Heard)
18/08"Magpie2
18/08"Stock Dove1Heard)
18/08"Wood Pigeon6
18/08"Great Spotted Woodpecker1
18/08Birchmore LaneSwallow12
18/08(7.30)Magpie2
Mammal"Red Squirrel1
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18/08Boathouse, Newtown NRGreat Egret1
18/08(9.35)Little Egret2
18/08-with Rob G. etc.Dunlinc20(including 3 juv)
18/08"Ringed Ploverc30
18/08"Curlewc10
18/08"Whimbrel1
18/08"Oystercatcherc20
18/08"Sandwich Tern7
18/08"Meadow Pipitc8
18/08"Rock Pipit1+
18/08"Greenshank1+
18/08"Redshank1
18/08"Blue Tit4
18/08"Osprey1f(On a post in the Clamerkin Channel)
Mammal"Grey Seal2
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SundaySunny IntervalsE-NE Wind
17/08Luccombe DownStonechat1m,1f
17/08(7.25 - 8.20)Meadow Pipit1
17/08-IWOG Walk from 8.00Goldfinch2+(Heard)
17/08"Stock Dove1(Heard)
17/08"poss. Yellow Wagtail1(Over, landed briefly on a distant tree)
17/08"Crow2
17/08"Sparrowhawk1
Reported 17/08Luccombe Down, IWOG WalkHen Harrier1m@10.46 (Chris M. etc.)
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17/08Culver Down & RedcliffSkylark1
17/08(9.10)Chiffchaff2+(Heard)
17/08"Dunnock1juv.
17/08"Magpie3
17/08"Crow2
17/08"Kestrel . 2
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17/08Quarr AreaStock Dove1
17/08(15.35)Wood Pigeon6
17/08"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
17/08"Goldfinch1(Heard)
17/08"Little Egret28+(Flew up from ponds/reedbeds)
17/08"Heron1
17/08"Swallow5
17/08"Jay1(Heard)
17/08"Buzzard2
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SaturdayMainly CloudyNE Wind
16/08Hersey NRLittle Egret10
16/08(6.55)Heron1
16/08"Little Grebe4
16/08"Moorhen2
16/08"Coot11
16/08"Black-headed Gull8
16/08"Herring Gull1
16/08"Mallard1
16/08"Buzzard2
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16/08St. Helens Br. to PondsCormorant16
16/08(7.35)Tufted Duck9
16/08"Coot4
16/08"Mallard8
16/08"Stock Dove1
16/08"Duck Sp.4(Over, Shoveler?)
16/08"Heron1
16/08"Kingfisher1(Heard)
16/08"Green Woodpecker1
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16/08Bembridge HarbourMediterranean Gullc20
16/08(8.30)Redshank14
16/08"Ringed Plover16
16/08"Black-tailed Godwit7
16/08"Oystercatcher5
16/08"Mallard15
16/08"Coot4
16/08"Swan2
16/08"Pied Wagtail6
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16/08Laundry Lane & PondsChiffchaff2(Heard)
16/08(15.30)Blackbird2
16/08"Mallard4
16/08"Lapwing6
16/08"Swallow1
16/08"Canada Geesec25
16/08"Water Rail1(Heard)
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FridayFine Sunny, Warm
15/08Haddons PitsSpotted Flycatcher . 2+
15/08(6.45)Whinchat . 1
15/08"Blackcap1f
15/08"Willow Warbler20+
15/08"Chiffchaff15+
15/08"Lesser Whitethroat2
15/08"Whitethroat10+
15/08"Blackcap1m,1f(Others Heard)
15/08"Bullfinch1f(Others Heard)
15/08"Goldfinchc10
15/08"Chafffinch2+
15/08"Robin1
15/08"Blue Tit4+
15/08"Blackbird2
15/08"Stock Dove1(Heard)
15/08"Great Spotted Woodpecker1Heard)
15/08"Green Woodpecker1Heard)
15/08"Swallow2
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15/08FP to Binstead BeachBlack-headed Gullc90
15/08(10.10)Herring Gullc10
15/08"Little Egret6
15/08"Heron1
15/08"Robin2
15/08"Goldcrest1(Heard)
15/08"Magpie4
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ThursdayFine Sunny HotW Wind
14/08YarmouthBlack-tailed Godwit48
14/08(7.10)Redshank32
14/08"Curlew2
14/08"Greenshank1
14/08"Common Sandpiper1
14/08"Lapwing4
14/08"Black-headed Gullc30
14/08"Swan2
14/08"Little Egret4
14/08"Heron2
14/08"Canada Geese4
14/08"Blue Tit2
14/08Rofford MarshMallard12
14/08(8.00)Dunnock4
14/08"Robin1(Heard)
14/08"Cetti's Warbler1(Heard)
14/08"Moorhen2,3 juv.
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14/08Newtown NRCURLEW SANDPIPER . 1
14/08(9.40)Ringed Plover8
14/08"Turnstone1
14/08"Curlewc10
14/08"Oystercatcherc50
14/08"Dunlin2
14/08"Little Egret2
14/08"Sandwich Tern1+(Heard)
14/08"Meadow Pipit8
14/08"Canada Geese8
14/08"Osprey . 1f(On a post Clamerkin Channel)
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WednesdayCloudy, Misty, Thunder pm.
13/08Headon Warren to West HighdownGoldfinchc40
13/08(7.10)Stonechat5(m,f, 3 juv.)
13/08"Meadow Pipit2
13/08"Blackbird1
13/08"Robin1
13/08"Wheatear . 2
13/08"Whitethroat2
13/08"Swallow3
13/08"Wren2
13/08"Shag11+(On the Needles, and "Old Pepper" Rocks)
13/08"Cormorant20+
13/08"Lesser Black-backed Gull1
13/08"Great Black-back Gull22
13/08"Herring Gullc30
13/08"Rook1+
13/08"Raven2
13/08"Magpie5
13/08"Kestrel2
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TuesdayFine Sunny, HotE Wind
12/08Mottistone DownRedstart . 1m
12/08(7.05)Stonechat4,1juv
12/08"Goldfinchc10
12/08"Chiffchaff5
12/08"Whitethroat3
12/08"Dunnock2
12/08"Meadow Pipit3
12/08"Blackbird1
12/08"Green Woodpecker2+
12/08"Pheasant1 juv
12/08"Raven2
12/08"Kestrel1
12/08"Sparrowhawk1
Butterflies"Adonis Blue 120+ Chalkhill Blue, 4 Holly Blue.
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12/08Newtown NROsprey1(On post with a fish)
12/08(9.40)Ringed Plover3
12/08-brief visitCurlewc10
12/08"Redshank10
12/08"Greenshank2
12/08"Black-headed Gullc40
12/08"Sandwich Tern4
12/08"Oystercatcherc15
12/08"Meadow Pipit6
12/08"Swallow2
12/08"Little Egret2
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MondayFine Sunny, WarmE Wind
11/08Haddons PitsChiffchaffc15(Probably more)
11/08(6.40)Blackcap1f
11/08"Willow Warbler6+
11/08"Whitethroat3+
11/08"Bullfinch1(Heard)
11/08"Goldfinchc10
11/08"Robin1
11/08"Blackbird3+
11/08"Jay1
11/08"Magpie2
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11/08Luccombe DownTree Pipit1(Spotted by Jon S.)
11/08(8.00)Whitethroat6+
11/08"Dartford Warbler1 juv.
11/08"Meadow Pipit1
11/08"Stonechat1m
11/08"Goldfinch2
11/08"Swallow2
11/08"Crow3
11/08"Kestrel2
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11/08Ryde EsplanadeRING-NECKED PARAKEET . 1(In to roost at 19.47)
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SundayFine Sunny, Warm
10/08Fishbourne to Wootton (WeBS)Oystercatcher6
10/08(6.45 - 8.15)Curlew5
10/08"Common Sandpiper1(By Ferry moorings)
10/08"Redshank5
10/08"Black-headed Gull81
10/08"Herring Gull97
10/08"Common Gull1
10/08"Great Black-back Gull3
10/08"Sandwich Tern2
10/08"Little Egret6
10/08"Heron2
10/08"Swan2
10/08"Mallard36
10/08"Canada Geese8
10/08"Cormorant5
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10/08Hersey NRCommon Sandpiper . 1
10/08(9.40)Mallard4
10/08"Little Egret2
10/08"Heron2
10/08"Little Grebe2
10/08"Moorhen2
10/08"Coot10
10/08"Black-headed Gull2
10/08"Herring Gull3
10/08"Chiffchaff3
10/08"Blackcap1
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10/08St. Helens Br. to PondsCormorant22
10/08(15.35)Tufted Duck6
10/08"Water Rail . 1(In Lagoon)
10/08"Coot2
10/08"Mallard5
10/08"Great Egret1
10/08"Little Egret11
10/08"Heron1
10/08"Kestrel1f
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SaturdaySunny Intervals, WarmW. Wind
09/08Culver Down & RedcliffMerlin1f/imm.(On road to Monument)
09/08(7.00)Meadow Pipit11(Many juv.)
09/08"Whitethroat1
09/08"Chiffchaff2+
09/08"Willow Warbler2
09/08"Robin1
09/08"Wren1(Heard)
09/08"Goldfinchc6
09/08"Greenfinch1m
09/08"Stonechat3m, 3 juv.
09/08"Swallow3
09/08"Magpie1
09/08"Jackdaw10+
09/08"Crow4
09/08"Rook1
09/08"Raven2
Mammal"Dolphin . 1-2
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FridayCloudy to Sunny Intervals pm.W Wind
08/08Haddons PitsSwiftc5(Probably more)
08/08(7.05)Lesser Whitethroat . 1(L. Wh.Thrt, W.Warb & Whitethroat pictured)
08/08"Willow Warbler6+
08/08"Whitethroat3+
08/08"Chiffchaff12+
08/08"Bullfinch1(Heard)
08/08"Goldfinchc20
08/08"Robin2 juv.
08/08"Wren2
08/08"Song Thrush2
08/08"Blackbird6+
08/08"Jay2
08/08"Green Woodpecker1
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08/08Nansen HillWillow Warbler4+
08/08(8.05)Whitethroat . 6+
08/08"Meadow Pipit4
08/08"Goldfinch2
08/08"Stonechat1m
08/08"Stock Dove1(Heard)
08/08"Raven2
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ThursdaySunny IntervalsW Wind
Newtown NRDunlin5
07/08(7.05)Ringed Plover13
07/08"Turnstone3
07/08"Common Sandpiper1
07/08"Redshank4
07/08"Curlewc35
07/08"Oystercatcherc30
07/08"Shelduck2
07/08"Little Egret6
07/08"Sandwich Tern22(On gull island)
07/08"Great Black-back Gull2
07/08"Lesser Black-backed Gull1
07/08"Meadow Pipit6
07/08"Pied Wagtail1m,1 juv.
07/08"Stock Dove1(Heard)
07/08"Swan2
07/08"Canada Geesec15
07/08"Osprey1(On a post eating a fish)
07/08"White-tailed Eagle1 imm.
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07/08YarmouthBlack-headed Gullc85
07/08(9.25)Redshank1
07/08"Curlew1
07/08"Greenshank1
07/08"Lapwing2
07/08"Black-headed Gullc40
07/08"Little Egret4
07/08"Heron1
07/08"Canada Geesec25
07/08"Blue Tit2
07/08Rofford MarshMallard26
07/08"Cattle Egret2
07/08"Canada Geesec18
07/08"Swallow1
07/08"Moorhen1
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07/08St. Helens Br.Cormorant15
07/08(15.25)Tufted Duck8
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07/08Bembridge HarbourKnot . 1 juv.
07/08(15.30)Black-tailed Godwit1
07/08-brief visitRedshank1
07/08"Gadwall1f
07/08"Cormorant . 1(Eating a large Eel)
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WednesdayFine Sunny
06/08Culver DownWheatear1(On road below fort)
06/08(7.00)Meadow Pipit1
06/08-brief visitWhitethroat1
06/08"Stonechat2m
06/08"Green Woodpecker1
06/08"Magpie2
06/08"Jackdaw10+
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06/08FP to Binstead BeachSandwich Tern1
06/08(8.00)Herring Gullc50
06/08"Black-headed Gullc30
06/08"Great Black-back Gull2
06/08"Oystercatcher1
06/08"Long-tailed Tit1+(Heard)
06/08"Blue Tit1(Heard)
06/08"Blackbird1
06/08"Dunnock1
06/08"Robin2
06/08"Wren2
06/08"Moorhen1
06/08"Collared Dove1
06/08"Stock Dove3(Heard)
06/08"Jackdaw25
06/08"Magpie3
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06/08Firestone CopseCoal Tit1(Heard)
06/08(15.20)Long-tailed Tit1+(Heard)
06/08"Blue Tit2+(Heard)
06/08"Great Tit2
06/08"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
06/08"Goldcrest1(Heard)
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06/08Brading MarshBarn Owl1(Flying@21.55)
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TuesdayFine SunnyLight NE Wind
05/08Redcliff Field, Culver DownSkylark2+
05/08(6.45)Meadow Pipit14
05/08"Linnet3
05/08"Chiffchaff4
05/08"Whitethroat3
05/08"Stonechat3(1m, 2 juv.)
05/08"Magpie4
05/08"Blue Tit1(Heard)
05/08"Herring Gull2
05/08"Raven2
Butterflies"Chalkhill Blue 20+10+ Gatekeeper.
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05/08Dodnor to WerrarSparrow3+
05/08(8.50)Chiffchaff2(Seen/Heard)
05/08"Reed Warbler1(Heard)
05/08"Blackbird1
05/08"Oystercatcher1(Heard)
05/08"Blackcap1(Heard)
05/08"Robin2
05/08"Swan19
05/08"Mallard35
05/08"Ancona Duck2
05/08"Aylesbury Duck2
05/08"Coot1
05/08"Moorhen4
05/08"Little Grebe1m
05/08"Black-headed Gullc40
05/08"Little Egret2
05/08"Canada Geese4
05/08"Peregrine1(On E. Pylon)
05/08At Biogas plantRookc20
05/08"Crowc20
05/08"Jackdawc40
05/08"Pheasant1f
Damselfly"Beautiful Damselfly . 1f
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05/08Lakeside, Wootton BridgeLittle Egret11
05/08(10.20)Black-headed Gullc65
05/08"Moorhen3
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MondayDrizzle, Showers, RainBrisk W-SW Wind
04/08St. Catherine's PointGannet12E, 13W(In 30 mins.)
04/08(7.15 - 8.30)Herring Gull3E
04/08"Stonechat3
04/08"Goldfinch12(Over)
04/08"poss. Red-legged Partridge1(Flew past the lighthouse)
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04/08Whale ChineHerring Gullc120
04/08(9.00)Magpie2
04/08Shepherds ChineWren1(Heard)
04/08(9.20)Kestrel1f
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04/08Merstone FP (W)Sparrow12
04/08(9.55)Swallow2
04/08"Chaffinch2
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SundayMostly CloudyBrisk W. Wind
03/08Town Copse, NNROsprey1(In tree on skyline)
03/08(7.15)Curlew4
03/08"Stock Dove1(Heard)
03/08"Little Egret2
03/08"Canada Geese8
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03/08YarmouthBlack-tailed Godwitc50
03/08(8.05)Oystercarcher6
03/08"Curlew5
03/08"Lapwing4
03/08"Reed Warbler1(Heard)
03/08"Chiffchaff3
03/08"Blue Tit2+
03/08"Robin1
03/08"Wren1(Heard)
03/08"Collared Dove1
03/08"Moorhen1
03/08"Mallard15
03/08"Coot2
03/08"Black-headed Gullc30
03/08"Little Grebe2
03/08"Little Egret4
03/08"Heron1
03/08"Canada Geesec45
03/08"Swan1
03/08"Cormorant1
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03/08Fort VictoriaPied Wagtail1m
03/08(10.00)Herring Gullc10
03/08"Black-headed Gullc20
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SaturdaySunny Intervals, WarmNE Wind
02/08Mottistone DownDartford Warbler . 1m
02/08(7.15)Linnetc30
02/08"Goldfinchc40
02/08"Willow Warbler1
02/08"Whitethroatc15
02/08"Yellowhammer2f
02/08"Song Thrush1
02/08"Stock Dove1
02/08"Stonechat7+(2m,1f,4+ juv)
02/08"Green Woodpecker1-2
02/08"Meadow Pipit5
02/08"Pheasantc20(in feeding pens)
02/08"Jay1(Heard)
02/08"Raven2
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02/08Newtown NROsprey2(On posts each eating a fish)
02/08(9.30)Whimbrel1
02/08"Curlewc20
02/08"Black-headed Gullc450(W. side)
02/08"Sandwich Tern1(Heard)
02/08"Oystercatcherc20
02/08"Meadow Pipit6
02/08"Swallow2
02/08"Little Egret2
02/08"Great Spotted Woodpecker1
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02/08Laundry LaneCattle Egret . 9(On near bank of the Oxbow Lake)
02/08(13.40)Great Egret1
02/08"Mallard3
02/08"Moorhen3
02/08"Swallow5
02/08"Chaffinch1
02/08"Great Egret1
02/08"Heron1
02/08"Egyptian Geese1
02/08"Kestrel1
02/08"White-tailed Eagle1
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02/08"Tuckers Gate", ParkhurstNightjar2+(Seen at 21.17 & 21.21)
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FridaySunny IntervalsNW Wind
01/08New Bridge Ponds & Laundry LaneGreen Sandpiper1(Flew into pool)
01/08(6.45)Greenshank1(Flew up from pool)
01/08"Mallard8
01/08"Moorhen3
01/08"Swallowc6
01/08"Great-crested Grebe1 juv.(Oxbow Lake)
01/08"Long-tailed Tit4+
01/08"Willow Wabler2
01/08"Chiffchaff2(Heard)
01/08"Rook1
01/08"Heron2
01/08"Magpie1
01/08"Marsh Harrier1
01/08"White-tailed Eagle1
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01/08St. Helens Br.Cormorant42
01/08(8.00)Tufted Duck14
01/08"Hobby1
01/08"Swallowc10
01/08"Sand Martinc3(Distant)
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01/08Bembridge HarbourBlack-headed Gullc30
01/08(8.10)Redshank1
01/08-brief visitBlack-tailed Godwit3
01/08"Mallard8
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01/08Culver DownStonechat8(2 Male, Female and Juvs.)
01/08(8.40)Whitethroat2
01/08"Dunnock1
01/08"Goldfinchc10
01/08"Meadow Pipit2
01/08"Willow Wabler4+
01/08"Magpie1
01/08"Kestrel1
01/08"Buzzard1
Butterflies"Chalkhill Blue 40+ 6+ Gatekeeper.
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01/08Hersey NRLittle Egret4
01/08(14.35)Mallard11
01/08"Heron2
01/08"Moorhen3
01/08"Coot8
01/08"Black-headed Gull6
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July105 Speciesseen on the IOW
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ThursdayLight Rain am, 2 inches at 17.40!NW Wind
31/07Newtown NROsprey . 1(W. side about 1km away)
31/07(7.05)Greenshank5
31/07"Curlewc10
31/07"Black-tailed Godwit3
31/07"Common Tern . 2
31/07"Sandwich Tern2+
31/07"Oystercatcherc10
31/07"Little Egret4
31/07"White-tailed Eagle1
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31/07Mottistone DownLinnet6+
31/07(8.30)Chiffchaff1
31/07"Whitethroat3
31/07"Blackcap2(Heard)
31/07"Robin1
31/07"Dunnock1
31/07"Wren1(Heard)
31/07"Stonechat4+(1m,1f,2 juv)
31/07"Green Woodpecker1
31/07"Goldfinchc45
31/07"Meadow Pipit2
31/07"Pheasantc50(in feeding pens)
31/07"Raven1(Heard)
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WednesdayCloudy to Sunny Intervals
30/07New Bridge Ponds, Laundry LaneGreen Sandpiper . 1(Up to 3 reported recently)
30/07(7.05)Teal2
30/07"Mallard5
30/07"Gadwall1m
30/07"Moorhen2
30/07"Swallowc30
30/07"Sand Martin2+
30/07"Whitethroat1juv.
30/07"Blue Tit1 juv.
30/07"Wren2(Heard)
30/07"Robin2,1 juv.
30/07"Chaffinch5
30/07"Blackbird1
30/07"Sparrowhawk1f
30/07"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
30/07"Great Spotted Woodpecker1(Heard)
30/07"Great Egret2
30/07"Heron2
30/07"Canada Geesec35
30/07"Egyptian Geese2,2 imm.
30/07"Buzzard1
30/07"Marsh Harrier1
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30/07St. Helens Br.Cormorantc30
30/07(9.15)Tufted Duck5
30/07"Stock Dove2
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TuesdayLight Rain & Bright IntervalsNE Wind
29/07Newtown NRWhimbrel1
29/07(7.00)Curlewc10
29/07"Redshank1
29/07"Oystercatcherc10
29/07"Little Egret4
29/07"Swallow3
29/07"Black-headed Gullc40
29/07"Great Black-back Gull2
29/07"Lesser Black-backed Gull2
29/07"Meadow Pipit6
29/07"Canada Geesec25
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29/07YarmouthBlack-tailed Godwit . c120
29/07(8.05)Redshankc50
29/07-Low TideCurlew3
29/07"Sedge Warbler1(Heard)
29/07"Moorhen3
29/07"Black-headed Gullc40
29/07"Little Egret4
29/07"Heron1
29/07"Canada Geese9
29/07"Swan2
29/07"Starling2
29/07"Mallard6
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MondaySunny IntervalsNE Wind
28/07Haddons PitsCrossbillc25(Over to N.)
28/07(5.50)Cuckoo1(Over to E.)
28/07-with MB, SS & AT.Chiffchaff2+
28/07"Goldfinchc40
28/07"Willow Warbler15+
28/07"Bullfinch2+
28/07"Blue Tit1
28/07"Blackbird1
28/07"Stock Dove2
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28/07Redcliff Field, Culver DownSkylark4
28/07(9.10)Meadow Pipit7
28/07"Linnet2
28/07"Blue Tit1
28/07"Stonechat4(1m,1f,2 juv.)
28/07"Blackbird2
28/07"Magpie3
28/07"Green Woodpecker1
Butterflies"Chalkhill Blue 40+ 4 Meadow Brown, 10+ Gatekeeper, 2 Common Blue.
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28/07St. Helens Br. to PondsCormorant32
28/07(15.40)Tufted Duck8
28/07"Coot6
28/07"Mallard16
28/07"Redshank6(In the Lagoon)
28/07"Little Egret16
28/07"Heron2
28/07"Moorhen1
28/07"Pheasant1m(Heard)
28/07"Kestrel1m
Butterflies"Peacock Caterpillars 4
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SundayCloudy to Sunny Intervals
27/07Bleak DownPheasant1
27/07(7.00)Buzzard1
Mammal"Hare . 8
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27/07Birchmore LaneChaffinch1m(Heard)
27/07(7.15)Goldfinch10+
27/07"Dunnock1
27/07"Blackbird2
27/07"Wood Pigeonc10
27/07"Crow2
27/07"Buzzard1
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27/07Folly Lake, R. MedinaBlack-tailed Godwit1
27/07(8.05)Curlew3
27/07"Oystercatcher6
27/07"Herring Gullc50
27/07"Black-headed Gullc80
27/07"Little Egret1
27/07"Heron1
27/07"Robin2
27/07"Stock Dove1(Heard)
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27/07New Bridge Ponds, Laundry LaneLittle-ringed Plover . 1 juv
27/07(9.35)Egyptian Geese2,2 imm.
27/07"Moorhen2
27/07"Mallard6
27/07"Swallow6
27/07"Sand Martin4
27/07"Heron1
27/07"Hobby1
27/07"Marsh Harrier1
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SaturdayCloudy, Showers to Sunny Intervals pm.W Wind
26/07Haddons PitsWillow Warblerc2
26/07(7.05)Chiffchaff4(Seen/Heard)
26/07"Goldfinchc40
26/07"Greenfinch1+(Heard)
26/07"Bullfinch1(Heard)
26/07"Stock Dove1(Heard)
26/07"Green Woodpecker1
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26/07Nansen HillWillow Warbler . c6
26/07(8.00)Pheasant1m,1f
26/07"Green Woodpecker1
26/07"Jackdaw3
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26/07Hersey NRLittle Egret1
26/07(16.00)Mallard12
26/07"Heron2
26/07"Moorhen3
26/07"Coot5
26/07"Wren1(Heard)
26/07"Mediterranean Gull6
26/07"Black-headed Gullc40
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26/07Fishbourne BeachCommon Gull1
26/07(18.55)Curlew1
26/07"Oystercatcher2
26/07"Black-headed Gullc10
26/07"Herring Gullc30
26/07"Great Black-back Gull3
26/07"Little Egret4
26/07"Heron1
26/07"Swan2
26/07"Mallard2
26/07"Canada Geese4
26/07"Cormorant5
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FridaySunny Intervals
25/07Culver DownWHEATEAR . 2(One below fort, another on cliff edge fence)
25/07(7.00)Whitethroat7
25/07"Skylark2(Heard)
25/07"Wren1(Heard)
25/07"Linnet6
25/07"Blackbird1
25/07"Meadow Pipit7
25/07"Stonechat8(Several Juv.)
25/07"Magpie1
Butterflies"Chalkhill Blue . 80+ 4 Meadow Brown, 10+ Gatekeeper.
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ThursdayCloudy to Sunny IntervalsNE Wind
24/07Newtown NRDunlin2
24/07(7.05)Ringed Plover8
24/07-no sign of the OspreyCommon Sandpiper1
24/07"Redshank5
24/07"Greenshank1
24/07"Curlewc20
24/07"Oystercatcherc20
24/07"Little Egret4
24/07"Black-headed Gullc40
24/07"Great Black-back Gull2
24/07"Meadow Pipit2
24/07"Pied Wagtail1
24/07"Greenfinch1+(Heard)
24/07"Collared Dove3
24/07"Canada Geesec50
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24/07YarmouthWhimbrel . 1
24/07(8.10)Curlew2
24/07"Black-tailed Godwit8
24/07"Redshank7
24/07"Greenshank1
24/07"Lapwing6
24/07"Oystercatcher3
24/07"Black-headed Gullc30
24/07"Greenfinch1+(Heard)
24/07"Shelduck5
24/07"Little Egret6
24/07"Heron3
24/07"Canada Geesec60
24/07"Swan2
24/07"Mallard12
24/07"Red Kite1(Flying E. over Rofford Marsh)
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WednesdaySunny Intervals & Showers
23/07Quarr AreaBlackbird4
23/07(7.30)Mistle Thrush1
23/07"Song Thrush1
23/07"Great Tit2(Heard)
23/07"Stock Dove . 3
23/07"Wood Pigeon10
23/07"Jackdawc50(Pig Pens etc)
23/07"Great Spotted Woodpecker2(Heard)
23/07"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
23/07"Goldfinch1
23/07"Wren1(Heard)
23/07"Starling1
23/07"Sand Martin4(High up)
23/07"Magpie2
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23/07Ryde E. SandsMediterranean Gull32
23/07(15.20)Herring Gullc25
23/07"Black-headed Gull100+
23/07"Greater Black-back Gull1
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Reported 23/07Newtown NROsprey1@17.30 (Hamish F.)
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TuesdayShowers, Sunny IntervalsSE Wind
22/07Haddons PitsGoldfinchc15
22/07(7.05)Bullfinch3(Seen/Heard)
22/07"Greenfinch1+(Heard)
22/07"Chiffchaffc6(Seen/Heard)
22/07"Wren1(Heard)
22/07"Stock Dove1(Heard)
22/07"Green Woodpecker1
22/07"Raven1(Heard)
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22/07Nansen HillStock Dove1(Heard)
22/07(8.00)Jackdaw3
22/07"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
22/07"Kestrel1m
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22/07Laundry LaneSand Martinc10
22/07(15.20)Swallow4
22/07"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
22/07"Great Egretc1
22/07"Heron2
22/07"Stock Dove2
22/07"Greylag Geesec4
22/07"Egyptian Geese2
22/07"Canada Geesec20
22/07"Marsh Harrier1
22/07"White-tailed Eagle . 1(Flew in)
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MondaySunny IntervalsNE Wind
21/07YarmouthGreenshank1
21/07(7.05)Redshank2
21/07"Black-tailed Godwit1
21/07"Curlew4
21/07"Oystercatcher2
21/07"Black-headed Gullc30
21/07"Blue Tit3
21/07"Coot2
21/07"Robin1 juv.
21/07"Shelduck3
21/07"Little Egret6
21/07"Heron3
21/07"Canada Geesec50
21/07FW CausewaySwan2
21/07"Mallard20
21/07"Coot12
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21/07Newtown NRGreenshank5
21/07(9.00)Redshank1
21/07"Curlewc20
21/07"Oystercatcherc10
21/07"Little Egret2
21/07"Black-headed Gull80+
21/07"Meadow Pipit12
21/07"Goldfinchc20(Meadow)
21/07"Canada Geesec50
Spider"Wasp Spider . 5(In long grass by the Hide)
Mammal"Grey Seal2
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21/07St.Helens Bridge & FPHobby1
21/07(15.25)Tufted Duck8
21/07"Coot2
21/07"Marsh Harrier1
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21/07Bembridge HarbourMediterranean Gull2
21/07(15.40)Redshank2
21/07"Black-tailed Godwit5
21/07"Mallard6
21/07"Whimbrel1
21/07"Little Egret2
21/07"Black-headed Gullc40(One colour ringed "Yellow TLUT")
21/07"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
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SundayShowers to Sunny IntervalsBrisk SE Wind
20/07St. Helens BridgeCormorant42
20/07(6.50Tufted Duck6
20/07"Song Thrush1(Heard)
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20/07Laundry Lane & PondsSand Martinc4(Over Triangle Field)
20/07(7.10)Swallow20+
20/07-IWOG Walk from 8.30Swift2
20/07"Pied Wagtail1,2 juv.
20/07"Robin1juv
20/07"Long-tailed Tit6+
20/07"Great Tit4
20/07"Blue Tit2+
20/07"Chaffinch4+
20/07"Mallard6
20/07"Moorhen4
20/07"Heron3
20/07"Lapwing5
20/07"Stock Dove1
20/07"Rookc30
20/07"Jackdawc50
20/07"Canada Geesec50
20/07"Egyptian Geese4
20/07"Marsh Harrier2f
Moth"Jersey Tiger1
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20/07Brading MarshBarn Owl1(Flying@21.55)
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Reported 20/07Freshwater CausewayCattle Egret1In Summer Plumage @15.12 (CROWS and Caroline D.)
Reported 20/07Newtown NRSpoonbill11@11.00 (CROWS)
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SaturdayWet to Sunny Intervals
19/07Quarr AreaBlackbird1
19/07(13.40)Great Tit4
19/07"Stock Dove2(Heard)
19/07"Jackdawc20(Pig Pens)
19/07"Pheasant1m,1f
19/07"Great Spotted Woodpecker1(Heard)
19/07"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
19/07"Pheasant1(Heard)
Rodent"Brown Rat1
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