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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. 18/05s 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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Great-crested Grebe
St. Helens Br, 16th. June
Meadow Pipit
Luccombe Down, 4th. July
Common Sandpiper
by St.Helens Br. 11th July
Stock Dove
Quarr Abbey, 23rd. July
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Whimbrel
Yarmouth, 24th.July
Little-ringed Plover
New Br, Pond, 27th. July
Woodchat Shrike (M)
Fatting Marsh,15th. May.
White-tailed Eagle
St. Helens Bridge, 9th. June
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Don't Forget the next IWOG Walk

"Ventnor Downs"---Sunday August 17th. @ 8.00

With Dave Hunnybun for early returning migrants
Meet opposite the Radar Station
SZ568786 (Click for map).


MY OWN SIGHTINGS, and Reports from other Birders.

July 2025

Click for monthly species lists, IOW totals this month =103 (& This year = 164)

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"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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FridaySunny IntervalsSW Wind
18/07Garlic Farm FP'sBlackbird5
18/07(6.55)Blackcap1(Heard)
18/07"Goldfinch2
18/07"Whitethroat1
18/07"Tufted Duck . 15(1 juv.)
18/07"Mallard2
18/07"Wood Pigeonc100
18/07"Yellowhammer1m(Heard)
18/07"Pheasant2(Heard)
18/07"Jackdawc80
18/07"Crowc60
18/07"Canada Geesec50
18/07"Peregrine . 1(On fields)
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18/07Hersey NRCoot5
18/07(15.45)Mallard15
18/07"Moorhen2
18/07"Canada Geese5
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ThursdayMisty to Sunny Intervals
17/07Culver DownStonechat12(5m, 3f etc.)
17/07(6.55)Whitethroat6
17/07"Skylark4(Seen/Heard)
17/07"Goldfinch2+
17/07"Linnet2
17/07"Dunnock1
17/07"Blackbird2
17/07"Meadow Pipit5
17/07"Swallow4
17/07"Jackdaw10
17/07"Magpie2
17/07"Raven1
17/07"Herring Gullc20
17/07"Greater Black-Back Gull1
Butterflies"Chalkhill Blue20+ 4 Meadow Brown, 10+ Gatekeeper.
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17/07Brading MarshWater Rail1(Heard)
17/07(21.15)Mallard3
17/07"Reed Warbler1(Heard)
17/07"Chiffchaff1
17/07"Goldfinch2
17/07"Coot1
17/07"Stock Dove1(Heard)
17/07"Canada Geesec10
17/07"Kestrel1
17/07"White-tailed Eagle . 1
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17/07St. Helens Bridge & PondsCormorant26
17/07(15.35)Tufted Duck3
17/07"Coot3
17/07"Mallard23
17/07"Redshank19
17/07"Oystercatcher1
17/07"Little Egret13
17/07"Heron1
17/07"Reed Warbler1(Heard)
17/07"Canada Geesec20
17/07"Herring Gull10
17/07"Marsh Harrier2
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WednesdaySunny IntervalsSW Wind
16/07Newtown NRRedshank2
16/07(7.15)Curlewc20
16/07"Oystercatcherc15
16/07"Little Egret3
16/07"Collared Dove2
16/07"Blackcap1(Heard)
16/07"Jay1(Heard)
16/07"Canada Geesec200
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16/07Mottistone DownYellowhammer2m
16/07(8.20)Dartford Warbler1m
16/07"Whitethroat1
16/07"Linnetc35
16/07"Wren1
16/07"Stonechat . 10+(c6m,3f,2juv)
16/07"Green Woodpecker1
16/07"Goldfinchc15
16/07"Meadow Pipit4
16/07"Kestrel1m
Butterflies"Dark Green Flitillary12 Common Blue, 2 Chalkhill Blue, 1 Holly Blue,1 Wall Brown, 4 Meadow Brown, c10 Gatekeeper, c10 6 Spot Burnet (Moths)
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MondaySunny IntervalsBrisk SW. Wind
14/07St. Catherine's PointGannet21E, 7W
14/07(7.10 - 8.30)Fulmar1E
14/07"Great Black-backed Gull1E
14/07"Herring Gullc20
14/07"Cormorant1E
14/07"Whitethroat1
14/07"Dunnock2+(Seen/Heard)
14/07"Linnet4
14/07"Blackbird3
14/07"Goldfinch6
14/07"Raven2
14/07"Swallow . 2, 4juv.
14/07"Yellowhammer . 1juv.
14/07"Magpie1
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14/07Laundry Lane & PondsSand Martinc6(Over New Bridge Pond)
14/07(15.30)Swallow4
14/07"Pied Wagtailc12(Many Juveniles)
14/07"Meadow Pipit2
14/07"Robin1
14/07"Mallard4
14/07"Moorhen2
14/07"Reed Warbler1(Heard)
14/07"Heron6
14/07"Lapwing2
14/07"Stock Dove3
14/07"Canada Geesec30
14/07"Marsh Harrier1m
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SundayFine Sunny, HotLight SE Wind
13/07YarmouthGreenshank1(With colour rings)
13/07(7.05)Redshankc40
13/07"Black-tailed Godwit1
13/07"Curlew6
13/07"Oystercatcher6
13/07"Little Grebe1(Rather scarse recently
13/07"Mallard8
13/07"Lapwing2
13/07"Black-headed Gullc20
13/07"Herring Gull4
13/07"Mediterranean Gull4
13/07"Sparrow2+
13/07"Robin1 juv.
13/07"Chiffchaff1
13/07"Reed Warbler3(Heard)
13/07"Linnet5
13/07"Little Egret2
13/07"Heron3
13/07"Swan3
13/07"Canada Geesec50
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13/07Newtown NRMediterranean Gull . c8
13/07(9.00)Redshank1
13/07"Curlewc70
13/07"Oystercatcherc10
13/07"Black-tailed Godwit2
13/07"Little Egret2
13/07"Black-headed Gull80+
13/07"Lesser Black-backed Gull1
13/07"Great-crested Grebe1
13/07"Pied Wagtail1m, 1 juv.
13/07"Meadow Pipit4
13/07"Linnet6
13/07"Rock Pipit1
13/07"Goldfinchc25(Meadow)
13/07"Canada Geesec50
Mammal"Harbour Seal? . 2(Adult and juvenile?)
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SaturdayFine Sunny, Hot
12/07Fishbourne to Wootton (WeBS)Oystercatcher6
12/07(6.40 & 14.20)Curlew1
12/07"Green Woodpecker1 juv.
12/07"Sandwich Tern2
12/07"Mediterranean Gull11
12/07"Black-headed Gull34
12/07"Great Black-back Gull5
12/07"Great-crested Grebe1
12/07"Herring Gull38
12/07"Little Egret3
12/07"Heron1
12/07"Swan1
12/07"Mallard12
12/07"Canada Geese2, 3 juv.
12/07"Cormorant1
Butterflies"Brown Hairstreak? . 1(On the beach but very worn)
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12/07Parkhurst ForestNightjar3(1 Churring @ 21.50, 1 seen & 1 more heard)
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FridayFine Sunny Hot
11/07New Bridge Ponds & Laundry LaneTealc15
11/07(6.35)Lapwing2
11/07"Great Egret1
11/07"Little Egret2
11/07"Heron2
11/07"Pied Wagtail1 juv.
11/07"Egyptian Geese1
11/07"Canada Geesec100
11/07"Great Spotted Woodpecker1(Heard)
11/07"Green Woodpecker1(Over)
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11/07Bembridge HarbourCommon Sandpiper . 1(Just below the Sluice Gates)
11/07(7.50)Redshank1
11/07"Greenshank1
11/07"Mallard6
11/07"Whimbrel1
11/07"Curlew2
11/07"Little Egret1
11/07"Black-headed Gullc300(On sandbanks @ E. End, with some Mediterranean Gulls)
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11/07FP to PondsCormorantc40
11/07(8.45)Tufted Duck8
11/07"Coot2
11/07"Mallard12
11/07"Redshank14(In the Lagoon)
11/07"Little Egret3
11/07"Heron2
11/07"Reed Warbler3(Heard)
11/07"Dunnock1
11/07"Coot2
11/07"Moorhen1
11/07"Marsh Harrier2 juv.
11/07"White-tailed Eagle2
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ThursdayFoggy am, Fine Sunny, Hot
10/07Appley Park, RydeWren2(Heard)
10/07(6.50)Magpie3
10/07-no sign of yesterday's ParakeetsGreat Tit2
10/07"Stock Dove1(Heard)
10/07"Collared Dove1
10/07"Blackbird2
10/07"Song Thrush2 juv.
10/07"Crow3
10/07"Jackdaw6
10/07"Swift2
10/07"Herring Gullc15
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10/07Fishbourne BeachCommon Sandpiper . 1(Out on the water's edge)
10/07(19.10)Oystercatcher2
10/07"Herring Gullc10
10/07"Little Egret3
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Reported 10/07Bembridge HarbourLittle-ringed Plover1 juv.@16.05 (Mark B..)
Reported 10/07Wootton CreekCommon Sandpiper2@17.26 (Jay.A)
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WednesdayFine Sunny, warm
09/07Folly Lake, R. MedinaBlack-tailed Godwit . 1(In Summer Plumage)
09/07(6.55)Curlew9
09/07"Oystercatcher8
09/07"Herring Gullc10
09/07"Black-headed Gullc20
09/07"Little Egret1
09/07"Shelduck5(Immature)
09/07"Blue Tit4 juv.
09/07"Goldfinch3
09/07"Blackbird3
09/07"Robin1
09/07"Reed Bunting1m(Heard)
09/07"Collared Dove1
09/07"Stock Dove1(Heard)
09/07"Cormorant2
09/07"Canada Geese6
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09/07Hersey NRCoot9
09/07(9.15)Mallard16
09/07"Moorhen2
09/07"Little Egret1
09/07"Reed Warbler2
09/07"Blackbird1m
09/07"Swallow6(Very high)
09/07"Stock Dove2
09/07"Black-headed Gull3
09/07"Canada Geese4
09/07"Buzzard2
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Reported 09/07Derwent Drive, AppleyRing-necked Parakeet2(via John M.)
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TuesdayFine Sunny, warmBrisk NW Wind
08/07CarisbrookRed Kite1(Over near the Blacksmith's Arms @6.50)
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08/07Alum Bay to Needles etc.Raven1
08/07(7.10)Stonechat1m,1f
08/07"Goldfinch3+
08/07"Rock Pipit1-2
08/07"Meadow Pipit1
08/07"Skylark3(Heard)
08/07"Swift1
08/07"Herring Gull100+(On the sea)
08/07"Lesser Black-backed Gull1
08/07"Great Black-back Gull5
08/07"Guillemot5(On the sea)
08/07"Shag3(on "Old Pepper" Rock)
08/07"Swift1
08/07"Crow3
08/07"Magpie9
08/07"Buzzard1
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08/07Newtown NRCanada Geesec50
08/07(9.30)Oystercatcher6
08/07"Swan1
08/07"Little Egret1
08/07"Meadow Pipit3
08/07"Pied Wagtail4
08/07"Goldfinch5
08/07"Black-headed Gull100+
08/07"Mediterranean Gull15
08/07"Cormorant2
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MondayLight Rain to Fine Sunny pm.
07/07Quarr AreaBull Finch1f
07/07(6.45)Chaffinch2f
07/07"Blue Tit1
07/07"Robin . 4(Including 2 juv.)
07/07"Wren1
07/07"Blackcap1f
07/07"Blackbird6(Including 1 juv.)
07/07"Stock Dove1(Heard)
07/07"Wood Pigeonc10
07/07"Jackdawc50(On fields)
07/07"Rookc20
07/07"Pheasant1m,1f
07/07"Great Spotted Woodpecker2(Heard)
07/07"Buzzard1
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07/07Lake CliffsFulmar1-2
07/07(15.30)Herring Gullc10
07/07"Black-headed Gull1
07/07"Sparrow1
07/07"Jackdaw5
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SundayLight Rain, Brighter LaterSW Wind
06/07Dodnor to Stag LaneSparrow3
06/07(7.10)Chiffchaff1(Heard)
06/07"Reed Warbler1(Heard)
06/07"Blackbird3
06/07"Oystercatcher3
06/07"Blackcap1(Heard)
06/07"Dunnock3
06/07"Robin6(Includes 1 juv.)
06/07"Great Tit1(Juv)
06/07"Blue Tit1(Juv)
06/07"Goldfinchc15
06/07"Song Thrush1(Heard)
06/07"Swan5
06/07"Mallard25
06/07"Coot1
06/07"Moorhen2
06/07"Peregrine . 2 juv.(On W. Pylon)
06/07At Biogas plantRookc50
06/07"Crowc20
06/07"Magpie1
06/07"Pheasant1f,1juv.
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06/07Shide to Blackwater FPRobin12(Seen/Heard)
06/07(8.55)Chaffinch2(Heard)
06/07"Greenfinch2(Heard)
06/07"Goldfinch10
06/07"Song Thrush4(Heard)
06/07"Blackbird4(Seen/Heard)
06/07"Chiffchaff7(Heard)
06/07"Blackcap7(Seen/Heard)
06/07"Wren11(Seen/Heard)
06/07"Dunnock2(Heard)
06/07"Goldcrest1(Heard)
06/07"Stock Dove2(Seen/Heard)
06/07"Wood Pigeon9
06/07"Jay1
06/07"Mallard6,1 dklg.
06/07"Green Woodpecker1
06/07"Great Spotted Woodpecker1(Heard)
06/07"Buzzard1
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06/07Firestone CopseGoldcrest1
06/07(10.00)Chiffchaff2(Heard)
06/07-quick visitGreat Spotted Woodpecker1(Heard)
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06/07Laundry LaneSkylark1+(Heard)
06/07(15.25)Chiffchaff2
06/07"Whitethroat1
06/07"Reed Warbler2+(Heard)
06/07"Swallow2
06/07"Stock Dove2
06/07"Jackdawc50
06/07"Great Egret1
06/07"Canada Geesec30
06/07"Marsh Harrier1m
Butterflies"Comma . 13 Marbled White, 2 Large White, 2 Red Admiral, 2 Gatekeeper
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SaturdayMainly Cloudy with ShowersBrisk SW Wind
05/07St. Helens Bridge & PondsCormorant58
05/07(7.15)Tufted Duck3
05/07"Gadwall1f
05/07"Mallard23
05/07"Redshank . 9
05/07"Little Egret5
05/07"Heron2
05/07"Reed Bunting1m
05/07"Reed Warbler2(Heard)
05/07"Robin1 juv.
05/07"Dunnock2
05/07"Linnet4
05/07"Coot3
05/07"Moorhen1
05/07"Swift2+
05/07"Canada Geesec20
05/07"Blackcap2(Heard)
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05/07Laundry LaneSkylark2+(Heard)
05/07(8.50)Egyptian Geese6(Includes 2 juv.)
05/07"Swallowc10
05/07"Great-crested Grebe1(Oxbow Lake)
05/07"Heron4
05/07"Jackdawc50
05/07"Rookc50
05/07"Canada Geesec50
05/07"Marsh Harrier1
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FridayFine SunnySW. Wind
04/07Luccombe DownDartford Warbler . 2
04/07(7.10)Chiffchaff4
04/07"Whitethroat6(Seen/Heard)
04/07"Dunnock1
04/07"Meadow Pipit . 12
04/07"Linnet1f
04/07"Goldfinch12
04/07"Robin1,1 juv.
04/07"Wren2(Heard)
04/07"Skylark5(Seen/Heard)
04/07"Linnet1f
04/07"Blue Tit6
04/07"Great Tit4
04/07"Blackbird2
04/07"Magpie2,1 juv.
04/07"Crow2
04/07"Swift2
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04/07Brading MarshCetti's Warbler1(Heard)
04/07(18.50)Swallow4
04/07"Reed Warbler1(Heard)
04/07"Pheasant1m(Heard)
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04/07Laundry LaneSkylark1(Heard)
04/07(19.10)Reed Warbler2(Heard)
04/07"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
04/07"Goldfinch1
04/07"Lapwing1
04/07"Magpie1
04/07"Mallard2
04/07"Egyptian Geese2
04/07"Blackbird1
04/07"Crow2
04/07"Marsh Harrier1m,2f
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ThursdayFine SunnyWarm
03/07Mottistone DownYellowhammer4(1m,1f,2juv.)
03/07(7.00)Stonechat3m,2f
03/07"Blackbird2
03/07"Blackcap2(Heard)
03/07"Whitethroat2
03/07"Chiffchaff2(Heard)
03/07"Linnetc30
03/07"Jay2
03/07"Sparrowhawk1f
Butterflies"Marbled White10+6 Small Heath, 10+ Meadow Brown, 1 Red Admiral
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03/07Walter's CopseChiffchaff2(Heard)
03/07(9.00)Wren1(Heard)
03/07"Blackcap1(Heard)
Butterflies"Silver-washed Flitillary . 110+ Meadow Brown, 4 Ringlet, 2 Gatekeeper
Butterflies"White Admiral . 12+c10 Marbled White, c10 Meadow Brown, 4 Large White & 1 Ruddy Darter (DF)
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03/07Firestone CopseCoal Tit1(Heard)
03/07(19.05)Long-tailed Tit1+(Heard)
03/07"Blue Tit2
03/07"Great Tit1
03/07"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
03/07"Raven1(Over)
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WednesdayShowers to Sunny IntervalsWarm
02/07Newtown NRRedshank12
02/07(7.15)Greenshank1
02/07"Ringed Plover1(E. Spit)
02/07"Curlew3
02/07"Oystercatcherc10
02/07"Little Egret7
02/07"Shelduck8
02/07"Mediterranean Gull15
02/07"Black-headed Gull300+(Mostly in Solent)
02/07"Greater Black-back Gull5
02/07"Pied Wagtail1m
02/07"Collared Dove1
02/07"Goldfinch2(Heard)
02/07"Jackdawc20
02/07"Canada Geesec150
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02/07YarmouthGreenshank . 1(With colour rings)
02/07(8.35)Redshank1
02/07"Curlew3
02/07"Oystercatcher4
02/07"Shelduck1
02/07"Mallard5
02/07"Whitethroat4(Seen/Heard)
02/07"Lapwing2
02/07"Black-headed Gullc20
02/07"Herring Gull6
02/07"Mediterranean Gull2
02/07"Dunnock1
02/07"Sparrow4+
02/07"Robin2 juv.
02/07"Wren2(Heard)
02/07"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
02/07"Blue Tit2
02/07"Great Tit1 juv.
02/07"Greenfinch1
02/07"Goldfinch4
02/07"Little Egret6
02/07"Heron . 3
02/07"Cormorant1
02/07"Swan2
02/07"Canada Geesec50
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02/07Fort VictoriaSandwich Tern1W
02/07(9.40)Gannet2E(Adult and Juv.)
02/07"Black-headed Gullc10
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02/07Culver DownStonechat1m
02/07(13.35)Linnet5
02/07"Skylark2(Heard)
02/07"Goldfinch4
02/07"Meadow Pipit3
02/07"Jackdaw6
02/07"Magpie1
02/07"Crow3
02/07"Herring Gull4
02/07"Raven2
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TuesdayFine Sunny Very Hot
01/07St. Helens Bridge & FPCormorant42
01/07(6.45)Great Egret . 4
01/07"Little Egret8
01/07"Heron2
01/07"Sedge Warbler1(Heard)
01/07"Reed Warbler2(Heard)
01/07"Tufted Duck6
01/07"Mallard10+
01/07"Coot1
01/07"Robin1 juv.
01/07"Swallow1
01/07"Canada Geesec20
01/07"Blackcap1(Heard)
01/07"White-tailed eagle2
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01/07Laundry LaneSkylark2+(Heard)
01/07(7.45)Egyptian Geese4
01/07"Lapwing3
01/07"Heron5
01/07"Rook2
01/07"Canada Geesec30
01/07"Marsh Harrier1
01/07"White-tailed Eagle1
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01/07Ryde EsplanadeGreater Black-back Gull2+
01/07(19.50)Herring Gull15
01/07"Black-headed Gull4
01/07Canoe LakeBarnacle Geese3(Feral)
01/07"Canada Geesec20
01/07"Feral Pigeon5
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June106 Speciesseen on the IOW
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MondayFine Sunny, Hot
30/06Culver DownStonechat4m,1f
30/06(7.00)Whitethroat2(Seen/Heard)
30/06"Skylark4(Seen/Heard)
30/06"Goldfinchc20(Seen/Heard)
30/06"Linnet15
30/06"Meadow Pipit2
30/06"Jackdaw6
30/06"Magpie1
30/06"Crow3
30/06"Herring Gull2
30/06"Kestrel2
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30/06Laundry LaneChiffchaff2
30/06(8.15)Whitethroat1
30/06"Lesser Whitethroat1(Heard)
30/06"Skylark2(Heard)
30/06"Reed Bunting1m(Heard)
30/06"Cetti's Warbler1(Heard)
30/06"Heron1
30/06"Little Egret2
30/06"Canada Geesec40
30/06"Kestrel1
30/06"Marsh Harrier2
30/06"White-tailed Eagle2
Butterflies"Marbled White10+1 Peacock . , 4 Meadow Brown, 2 Gatekeeper, 1 Red Admiral
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30/06Brading MarshBarn Owl1(Flying @ 22.00)
30/06(21.15)Great Egret1
30/06"Reed Warbler2(Heard)
30/06"Heron2(Over)
30/06"Mallard2
30/06"Marsh Harrier1
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SundayCloudy to Fine SunnyHot later
29/06Laundry LaneGreat Egret . 3
29/06(7.00)Little Egret8+
29/06"Heron . 10
29/06"Egyptian Geese2
29/06"Tufted Duck4
29/06"Mallard6
29/06"Skylark2+(Heard)
29/06"Blackbird1
29/06"Blue Tit2
29/06"Tufted Duck4
29/06"Swift4
29/06"Kestrel1
29/06"Marsh Harrier2
29/06"White-tailed Eagle1
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29/06Foreland, BembridgeHerring Gull12
29/06(8.10)Great Black-back Gull3
29/06"Mediterranean Gull31
29/06"Sandwich Tern4
29/06"Oystercatcher1
29/06"Little Egret1
29/06"Heron1
29/06"Mallard2
29/06"Cormorant3
29/06"Sparrow8
29/06"Goldfinchc6
29/06"Robin1 juv.
29/06"Dunnock1
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SaturdayFoggy am, Sunny Intervals pm.Strong SW Wind
28/06West Highdown, TotlandLinnet5
28/06(7.25)Stonechat1m
28/06-very foggyGoldfinch3+
28/06"Dunnock1(Heard)
28/06"Crow1
28/06"Blackbird1
28/06"Goldfinch12
28/06"Pheasant1m(Heard)
28/06"Magpie5
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28/06Newtown NRCanada Geesec150
28/06(9.30)Curlew9
28/06"Oystercatcher6
28/06"Little Egret1
28/06"Shelduck5
28/06"Black-headed Gull100+
28/06"Mediterranean Gull16
28/06"Stock Dove1(Heard)
28/06"Greenshank1
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28/06St. Helens Bridge & FPCormorantc30
28/06(18.20)Sedge Warbler1(Heard)
28/06"Swiftc10
28/06"Marsh Harrier1
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28/06Laundry LaneSkylark2+(Heard)
28/06(18.55)Swallow3
28/06"Egyptian Geese3
28/06"Buzzard2
28/06"Marsh Harrier2
28/06"White-tailed Eagle1
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FridaySunny Intervals
27/06St. Helens Bridge & PondsCormorant54(Includes Juv.)
27/06(6.40)Tufted Duck3
27/06"Mallard15
27/06"Sedge Warbler1(Heard)
27/06"Reed Warbler3(Seen/Heard)
27/06"Blackcap1m(Heard)
27/06"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
27/06"Cetti's Warbler1(Heard)
27/06"Greenshank1
27/06"Whitethroat1(Seen/Heard)
27/06"Swiftc20
27/06"Sand Martin?c20(Distant)
27/06"Heron1
27/06"Mallard12
27/06"Coot2
27/06"Moorhen1
27/06"Magpie1
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27/06Laundry LaneLittle Egret1
27/06(7.40)Great Egret1
27/06"Reed Warbler1(Heard)
27/06"Cetti's Warbler2(Heard)
27/06"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
27/06"Blue Tit1 juv.
27/06"Great Tit3 juv.
27/06"Long-tailed Tit2
27/06"Skylarkc3(Heard)
27/06"Swallow2
27/06"Mallard5
27/06"Canada Geesec50
27/06"Egyptian Geese3
27/06"Heron2
27/06"Kestrel1m
27/06"Hobby1
27/06"White-tailed Eagle1
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ThursdayFoggy, Showers to Sunny IntervalsW. Wind
26/06Luccombe DownMeadow Pipit2
26/06(7.00)Dunnock1
26/06-Thick FogSong Thrush1(Heard)
26/06"Goldfinch3(Heard)
26/06"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
26/06"Whitethroat2(Seen/Heard)
26/06"Blackcap2(Heard)
26/06"Wren1(Heard)
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26/06Sandown W. Wks. to Alverstone NRStock Dove1(Heard)
26/06(8.35)Mallard4
26/06"Moorhen1
26/06"Treecreeper1(Heard)
26/06"Reed Warbler2(Heard)
26/06"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
26/06"Wren2(Heard)
26/06"Blue Tit2 juv.
26/06"Great Tit1 juv.
26/06"Blackbird1m,1f
26/06"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
26/06"Great Spotted Woodpecker1(Heard)
26/06"Swallow2
26/06"Jay2
26/06"Pheasant2 juv.(On the path)
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WednesdayCloudy am, Fine Sunny pm
25/06Folly Lake, R. MedinaOystercatcher5
25/06(7.10)Curlew4
25/06"Herring Gull12
25/06"Black-headed Gull5
25/06"Little Egret2
25/06"Blue Tit1
25/06"Shelduck1
25/06"Whitethroat4(Family Group)
25/06"Yellowhammer1m
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25/06Newtown NRWhimbrel3
25/06(8.55)Curlew12
25/06"Oystercatcherc10
25/06"Little Egret2
25/06"Shelduck5
25/06"Black-headed Gull100+
25/06"Pied Wagtail2
25/06"Reed Bunting1m(Heard)
25/06"Dunnock1
25/06"Goldfinchc30
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25/06Walter's CopseChiffchaff3(Heard)
25/06(9.45)Song Thrush1(Heard)
25/06"Wren1(Heard)
25/06"Blue Tit2(Heard)
25/06"Blackcap1(Heard)
Butterflies"Marbled White20+10+ Meadow Brown, 8 Ringlet, 2 Gatekeeper
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25/06Firestone CopseBlackbird1
25/06(15.15)Wren1(Heard)
25/06"Blue Tit1
25/06"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
25/06"Little Egret2
25/06"Heron1
25/06"Shelduck2
Butterflies"Marbled White10+3 Comma, 2 Peacock, 1 Painted Lady, 6+ Meadow Brown, 1 Red Admiral
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TuesdayCloudy, ShowersStrong W. Wind
24/06Newtown NRWhimbrel1
24/06(7.00)Curlew12
24/06"Redshank4(Including c2 Juv.)
24/06"Greenshank1
24/06"Oystercatcherc10
24/06"Little Egret2
24/06"Shelduck5
24/06"Canada Geese2, 4 gos.
24/06"Mediterranean Gull3+
24/06"Black-headed Gull100+
24/06"Pied Wagtail2 juv.
24/06"Linnet2
24/06"Blue Tit1
24/06"Goldfinch2
24/06"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
24/06"Peregrine1
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24/06YarmouthRedshank2
24/06(8.10)Lapwing1
24/06"Shelduck3
24/06"Reed Warbler3(Heard)
24/06"Whitethroat5(Seen/Heard)
24/06"Blackcap2(Heard)
24/06"Black-headed Gull4
24/06"Dunnock1
24/06"Mallard14
24/06"Sparrow2+(Heard)
24/06"Robin2
24/06"Wren2(Heard)
24/06"Blackbird1
24/06"Chiffchaff1(Heard)
24/06"Cetti's Warbler2(Heard)
24/06"Reed Warbler3(Heard)
24/06"Little Egret3
24/06"Coot2
24/06"Heron2
24/06"Cormorant2
24/06"Swan1
24/06"Canada Geesec100
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MondaySunny Intervals, WarmW. Wind
23/06Alverstone NR & FPsCuckoo1(Heard, calling often)
23/06(7.10)Whitethroat1(Heard)
23/06"Blackcap3(Seen/Heard)
23/06"poss. Garden Warbler1(Heard)
23/06"Chiffchaff2(Heard)
23/06"Robin3
23/06"Cetti's Warbler1(Heard)
23/06"Goldfinch2
23/06"Chafffinch1f
23/06"Great Tit1 juv.
23/06"Blue Tit1
23/06"Swallow2
23/06"Mallard15
23/06"Moorhen2
23/06"Stock Dove1(Heard)
23/06"Rookc50
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SundaySunny IntervalsW. Wind
22/06Laundry Lane & PondsTeal2m
22/06(6.45)Mallard5
22/06"Gadwall2
22/06"Tufted Duck1
22/06"Coot2,1juv.
22/06"Moorhen1
22/06"Sedge Warbler . 1
22/06"Reed Warbler2(Heard)
22/06"Reed Bunting1m(Heard)
22/06"Cetti's Warbler2(Heard)
22/06"Lapwing2
22/06"Skylark2(heard)
22/06"Swallow2
22/06"Egyptian Geese3
22/06"Canada Geese10
22/06"Heron2
22/06"Great Egret1
22/06"Little Egret4
22/06"Pheasant1m
22/06"Buzzard2
22/06"Marsh Harrier1m,1f
22/06"White-tailed Eagle . 1(Harrier vs. Eagle)
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22/06Bembridge WindmillSwallow4
22/06(8.20)Magpie1
22/06-Marsh by ScopeHeron3
22/06"Little Egret4
22/06"Greenfinch2(Heard)
22/06"Kestrel1
22/06"White-tailed Eagle2
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SaturdaySunny Intervals, WarmE. Wind, Brief shower.
21/06Culver DownStonechat3m,3f, 1juv.
21/06(7.15)Whitethroat2, 2 juv.
21/06"Skylark8(Seen/Heard)
21/06"Dunnock1
21/06"Linnet3, 1juv.
21/06"Meadow Pipit1(Display flight)
21/06"Goldfinch8
21/06"Swallow1
21/06"Green Woodpecker1
21/06"Jackdawc10
21/06"Raven2
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21/06Hersey NRCoot8
21/06(9.05)Mallard18(plus 2 Dklgs.)
21/06"Little Egret1
21/06"Goldfinch1
21/06"Reed Warbler1m(Heard)
21/06"Reed Bunting1m(Heard)
21/06"Blackbird1m
21/06"Goldfinch8
21/06"Black-headed Gull5
21/06"Canada Geese4
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