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Dicker
1972
Orkney Birdlist Count.
Lapwing - abrd.
Razor-billed Ant - 2 fair
Black Guillemot - 15+
Wood Pigeon - 2+
Rock Dove - com.
Collared Turtle Dove - 2
Skylark - sev. (also seen singing)
Raven - few
Hooded Crow - com.
Rook - 20+
Jackdaw - 20+
Blackbird - com.
Wheatear - 1
Rock Pipit - sev.
Starling - abrd.
Thrush - few
Chiffchaff - 2
Wren - 1
Horned Sparrow - com.
Red Bunting - 20+
Grey Seals were seen in large numbers, est. near Wyre (along 5W shores) of N. Ireland, dont 50 were seen on one occasion. Who cloud they looked + have like dolphins.
Occasional individuals seen elsewhere.
Some birds seen in vicinity n Erling (S. of Munich), West Germany.
13-16 April
Black-headed Gull - com.
Herring Gull - few
Tawny Owl - 1 heard only (identified by George West)
Com. Snailor - few
mute Swans - sev.
Mallard
Coot -
also lots of waterfowl seen at See Wison (K. Loring's lake)
+ Australie Black Swan - 6 (at Ammersell)
Wood Pigeon - few