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Sandwich Tern – 17th August

August 17, 2023Recent wildlife sightings17th August, 2023, Egyptian Goose, Garganey, Raven, Sandwich Tern, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning the male, eclipse Garganey was on the Slurry Lagoon again. Three Egyptian Geese flew through and a Raven ‘cronked’ as it flew across the river. Later in the morning a Sandwich Tern called as it flew NE over the site. PS.

Male, eclipse Garganey with two male, eclipse Shoveler.

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