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Numbers getting higher and higher

1 min read   •   29 November 2011

A recent count has shown that numbers are increasing of Dunlin (400), Shoveler (45), Goldeneye (12), Knot (300) and especially Shelduck that has now reached 1050.

There are still 200 Whooper swans on site as the winter gets into full swing.

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