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5th May

Fresh NE winds continue with little sign of migration on the land and a steady trickle of birds offshore including 92 Whimbrel, a Pomarine Skua, 304 Kittiwakes, 12 Mediterranean Gulls, 26 Little Terns, two Black Terns and 90 Arctic Terns. Birds passing overhead included two Swifts and 94 Swallows flew over.  

Twelve Porpoises and three Grey Seals were feeding offshore.

Five Grizzled Skippers, 26 Painted Ladies and two Brown Argus were of note.

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