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Scarce or vulnerable species include but are not restricted to any species of wader, ducks other than mallard, all owls, any birds of prey, grey or yellow wagtails, grey heron, all grebes, Cetti’s warbler, water rail, willow tit, corn bunting etc. If in doubt, please ask.

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8th-13th May

Recently recorded on daily exercise routine

08/05 Stanley Bank in Sankey Valley
Buzzard flying to roost 31 minutes after sunset; Hedgehog at 2130.

11/05 Carr Mill Dam
Common Sandpiper 2; Common Tern 2; Oystercatcher.

12/05 Sandy Lane (Moss Bank)
American Mink at 0745 along Rainford Brook.

13/05 Moss Lane (Windle)
Barn Owl at 0610; Fieldfare at 0640 - a late date. Also: Oystercatcher 3; Lapwing 10; Tree Sparrow 5; Corn Bunting 2.

Derek Evans


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