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11th Apr

Seawatching was high on quality this morning although numbers were low with the best being four Eiders, five Velvet Scoters, a Red-necked Grebe, a Black-necked Grebe and four Mediterranean Gulls of note. The highlight of the day on the land was a briefly seen Wryneck although a Purple Heron was seen again while searching for the Wryneck and five Sand Martins, six Willow Warblers, 17 Chiffchaffs and a Tree Pipit were also seen.

Five Porpoises and a Grey Seal were feeding offshore.

The rae shieldbug Geotomus petiti was also found. 

Later in the day a Purple Heron was seen on the RSPB Reserve.

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