Nightjar were out in force last night with Arne seeing a good deal of action, as well as Hartland Moor and the Soldiers Road area. At this time of year males will be defending territories so listen out for their charismatic coo-ick type calls as they move from song post to song post as well as there their more familiar churring. A quick dash around the harbour highlighted several Willow Warbler still singing on territory at Soldiers Road, Slepe Copse, South Haven and Swineham. A Hobby was over the Arne Road again, and a female Marsh Harrer was seen in Middlebere.
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