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11th Oct

A bright, clear morning saw a decent movement of birds overhead including 158 Stock Doves, 30 Skylarks, five Tree Sparrows, three Grey Wagtails, 70 Meadow Pipits, three Rock Pipits, 20 Chaffinches, five Bramblings, two Redpolls, 120 Goldfinches, six Siskins and 30 Reed Buntings.

There were also a few migrants in the bushes with 70 Chiffchaffs, 11 Blackcaps, a Firecrest, 12 Song Thrushes, five Redwings, a Ring Ouzel and a Wheatear of note. A Long-eared Owl and a Dartford Warbler were also seen. 

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