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Whooper Swan – 16th October

October 16, 2023Recent wildlife sightings16th October, 2023, Bittern, Common Gull, Large Gravel Pit, Raven, Slurry Lagoon, Whooper SwanPete Smith

This morning three Whooper Swans circled the site before deciding to fly off high to the east. A Bittern was seen in the reed-bed at the north end of the Large Gravel Pit and three Ravens were seen on the pylons. At least four Common Gulls were on the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

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