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Moss Lane, Windle

Thursday 18th August 0610-0810:  2 Yellow Wagtail; 2 Wheatear; 1 Whinchat; 1 Stonechat.
Derek Evans

2 comments :

  1. Whereabouts was the Whinchat spotted Derek? Can you be more specific?

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  2. At the very far western end beyond the sign 'private road no access without permission' you come to a field with horses in and a farm beyond. Immediately to the north of the horse paddock is an unmown grassy/weedy field where the Whinchat was - elusive and flighty! evansderek2@gmail.com

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