The busy spring migration mentioned in our last newsletter continued apace during May. At Marazion a Purple Heron was reported on 2nd and the elusive Garganey was last seen 5th. White Wagtails continued to trickle through early in the month and the Red Kite passage mentioned last newsletter was boosted by two more birds flying east over the marsh on 24th, the same day as two Turtle Doves did likewise. Odd that Red Kites are now commoner here in spring than Turtle Doves! A female Marsh Harrier 11th-15th was joined on 14th by an immature male but neither stayed to breed. One of these days...
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