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Chipping Norton: 7th April

Chipping Norton
Little Ringed Plover: First ever recording here. Very active. Feeding beside the fast flowing waters of the diverted brook which is part of a re-wilding project nr Swailsford Bridge on the Cornwell Estate. Observed up until 14.30. SP283263. 20:04.
Yellow Wagtail: ad male. Another first for this site feeding with Pied Wagtails. A beautiful bright yellow male. SP283263. 20:04.
5 Pied Wagtail: SP283263. 20:04.
Sand Martin: FOY and first ever recording for this site. SP283263. 20:04.
3 House Martin: FOY in mixed flock with Swallow. SP283263. 20:04.
15 Swallow: FOY not sure if return of local Swallows or birds migrating through – feeding most of the day over the newly created wetland and the small lake. SP283263. 20:04.
15 Linnet: Drinking and bathing in the fast flowing waters. This has become an important site for many species to drink and bathe. SP283263. 20:04.
6 Reed Bunting: 5m; 1f. SP283263. 20:04.
2 Meadow Pipit: SP283263. 20:04.
7 Goldfinch: SP283263. 20:04.

Steve Akers