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Plenty of good birds over the past week and even a few summer migrants in the shape of Wheatears and Sand Martins. Perhaps the most excitement was at Brockholes Quarry on 30th March when an Osprey flew up the valley and then it, or another one was seen by other observers nearly two hours later. First Swallow of the Spring that day and an adult Kittiwake too. Other highlights included Ruddy Ducks and Scaup, at least 3 Little Stints and Curlew Sandpiper at Marshside, but little of note seen on the north shore (although the Glossy Ibis is still at Warton). Green-winged Teal's showing exceptionally well from Sandgrounder's today still too.
Sunday, 1 April 2007
A good week on the Ribble.
Plenty of good birds over the past week and even a few summer migrants in the shape of Wheatears and Sand Martins. Perhaps the most excitement was at Brockholes Quarry on 30th March when an Osprey flew up the valley and then it, or another one was seen by other observers nearly two hours later. First Swallow of the Spring that day and an adult Kittiwake too. Other highlights included Ruddy Ducks and Scaup, at least 3 Little Stints and Curlew Sandpiper at Marshside, but little of note seen on the north shore (although the Glossy Ibis is still at Warton). Green-winged Teal's showing exceptionally well from Sandgrounder's today still too.
