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Just like buses (again)

Following on from Andrew and Damian I snuck out just after 5pm to hopefully glimpse the stonechat which would be a St Helens tick for me.

A quick yomp toward the midden pile and I soon got onto the stunning male flitting about and away as a dog walker approached.

It didn't take long before the female followed in close proximity as is habit for stonechats but imagine my surprise when another chat flicked into view!

So I'd gone from not seeing a single stonechat in St Helens to seeing 3 in one go!

I think I have some nice photos too hopefully ill get chance to post later.

Tick!

Paul B

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