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Thursday 24 March 2011

Thurlestone Bay.

Another interesting day in the Bay with some good records.

First surprise was a singing Willow Warbler on Thurlestone marsh at 08.30. 12 Wheatear in fields by South Huish Marsh.

At least 40 Sand Martin , 3 Sandwich Tern. Duck on the sea were - 11 Shoveler, 14 Teal 1 f gadwall.


Waders comprised - 9 Dunlin , 4 Ringed Plover and a flock of 18 Bar T Godwit ( usually a mid April expectation )