Eyes Lane Bretherton

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Leonard Poxon
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Eyes Lane Bretherton

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10+ Mallard & 2 Mute Swan on the River Douglas, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel including a female with jesses, 2 possibly 3 Common Buzzard, 2 SWallow over, Rook, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, flock of Long Tailed Tit (4+) and 1 Robin.

At least 3 Small Tortoiseshell and 4 Large White Butterflies along the banks of the River Douglas.

1 Large Dragonfly seen, possibly a migrant Hawker.
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Re: Eyes Lane Bretherton

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Photo of Kestrel added.
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This is an escaped falconers bird as it still has jesses attached and has been seen in the area over a couple of weeks.
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Re: Eyes Lane Bretherton

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A wonderful close up Len.
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Thanks Peter.
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