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Thursday 24th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Similar numbers to a week or so ago with at least 15 Common Darters and two Migrant Hawkers on the Estate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Migrant Hawker by P.Blanche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wednesday 16th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The warm weather encouraged at least 20 Common Darters and four Migrant Hawkers on the Estate. <\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday 9th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We're coming to the time of the year now when any species other than Migrant Hawker and Common Darter is of note. And even these two will only have a few more weeks left on the wing.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thursday 24th Similar numbers to a week or so ago with at least 15 Common Darters and two Migrant Hawkers on the Estate. Wednesday 16th The warm weather encouraged at least 20 Common Darters and four Migrant Hawkers on the Estate. Wednesday 9th We’re coming to the time of the year now when any species other than Migrant Hawker and… 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