The day (very briefly) started with a bit of sun, but by sunset a force 8 storm had rolled in battering our office on the quay. Still, there were a few decent sightings including some great views of both Marsh and Hen Harrier hunting out in front of Holton Pools with a Water Pipit on the scrape there too. At Lytchett Fields there were a further 4 Water Pipit along with 4 Green Sandpiper, 235 Lapwing and 2 Greenshank. Just outside the harbour the Great Grey Shrike was again at Morden Bog. Off Baiter the 2 Great Northern Diver were still present but a bit distant.
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