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Steart Marshes - 1 May 2014

Steart Marshes - 1 May 2014 (short mid-afternoon visit)

2 Peregrine (adult pair) - both falcons appeared above the marshes, landed close together on a grassy bank, and remained there.

3 Kestrel - one hover-hunting and the other two flying around.

12+ Common Buzzard - soaring singles, pairs and one group of three hawks.

Also:

1 Little Ringed Plover - large lagoon.
2 Lapwing - both vigorously attacking a Carrion Crow.
5 Raven
80+ Barn Swallow
40+ House Martin
10+ Sand Martin
2 Pintail (pair)
4 Gadwall
120+ Shelduck
15+ Skylark
12 Linnet
1 Lesser Whitethroat - singing near the Main Car Park.

NPW