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Wednesday 9th March 2011  
  In County Kerry, the identification of the first White-winged Scoter for Britain and Ireland was confirmed today, with news of a drake being present off Rossbeigh on Monday. Although it wasn't seen today, it has been present for over a month, so hopes are high that it hasn't departed yet.

Lingering rarities present today included the Long-billed Dowitcher in Dorset, Coues's Arctic Redpoll in Bedfordshire and Lesser Scaup in Glamorgan.

Despite good numbers of winter visitors still being present, early Spring migrants continued to arrive. Today's totals included at least 38 Sand Martins, 27 Wheatears, five White Wagtails, three Little Ringed Plovers, two Swallows and a Common Tern.
Will Soar, RBA
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