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Happy Hour again ...

A quick visit in the early evening rain to Eccleston Mere in the hope of hearing this mornings grasshopper warbler proved fruitless.

However, the rain had brought down large numbers of hirundines including at least 4 house martins, my first of the year.

There must've been at least 100 swallows plus maybe 40 sand martins.

Other birds inc:
Reed bunting
Grey heron
Great crested grebe

Paul B

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