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Tuesday 29 March 2011

Thurlestone Bay.

A murky day with coastal fog this pm. A flock of 60 Black H Gull included 2 2cy Med Gull.,on the sea before flying up the valley. 7 Sandwich Tern offshore,a Ringed Plover few thru. 2 Wheatear by the cafe field. First big movement of Hirundines - most flew over Thurlestone Marsh between 12.30- 15.30 85 Sand Martin, 20 Swallow &3 House martin ( first of the year) with aWillow warbler singing. After many fruitless visits to local farms a singing male Yellowhammer found at Upton X ( nr South Milton )