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Thursday, 25 September 2025

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Grey Wagtail

Posted by Alan & Brenda Fossey at 20:00

Labels: Goldcrest, Grey Wagtail, Olympus, Pied Flycatcher, Ring Ouzel, Spurn, Stonechat

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