12th August

Pied Flycatcher: Seen in the early morning sun being chased by a Spotted Flycatcher. Once the sun went behind the clouds, briefly glimpsed amongst a busy flock of tits, finches and warblers.

Lesser Whitethroat: one in area 39.

Common Whitethroat: seven birds present, 5 in area 31 and 2 in area 39.

Garden Warbler: one in area 31.

A few Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps also present.

Swallow: two flew south at 1.40pm.

Swift: eight over the lake early morning.

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