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were seen, but in
the shrubs a number
of Thrushes were seen.
Some of these proved
to be Redwings which
come to this country
during the Winter
from Scandinavia.
Also on the cliffs
we saw numerous
Linnets, a few
Wrens, and on the
Common there were
small flocks of
Skylark and Meadow
pipits. One group
were able to watch
a Kestrel that had
been hovering over
the stubble field.
Nearby over the sewage
works there was a con-
siderable flock of
Starlings whose chattering
could be clearly heard. Lunch
was taken early, by the cars, so
that advantage could be taken of the
tide which was soon on the change.
The weather cleared and the sun put in
an appearance later on in the afternoon. We
walked along the sea shore and were lucky to
see about sixty plus Sanderling, running along
the sand as if they disliked getting their
feet wet! In addition there were a few Grey
Plover, Turnstone, Redshank, Ring Plover,
Oyster Catcher and Dunlin. These birds were
close enough for all members to get good views.
There were also Herring, Great Black Back and
Black Headed Gulls and one or two Cormorants
seen either on the water or in flight.