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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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Carr Mill Dam

The period 4th to 10th September
Great Crested Grebe max count 41 (24 adult, 17 juvenile) on 10th.
Canada Goose max count 140 on 10th.
Teal 3 on 10th.
Common Tern present throughout with max 4 (2 adult, 2 juvenile - though not bred here) on 7th.
Common Sandpiper one on 10th.
Willow Tit singles on 5th and 10th.
Meadow Pipit 5 in stubble on 7th.
House Sparrow 50+ with Tree Sparrow 4+ above Otter's Swift on 7th and 10th.

Derek Evans

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