A Great Northern Diver frequented Holes Bay South throughout the day and was still present at dusk. Merlin continue to show regularly near Middlebere lay-by, this evening saw a hunting male. Notable records from Shipstal Point, Arne include 22 Spoonbill, 2 Sandwich Tern, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and 1 Goldeneye. A ringtail Hen Harrier was also observed over Arne. Nearby, Middlebere channel held 3 Spotted Redshank, both Bar-tailed and Black-tailed Godwit, c200 Lapwing and c350 Avocet. Holton Pools saw Redshank, Greenshank and Kingfisher.
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