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BIRD LIFE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

August 17th.—Cirl Bunting sings.
August18th.—Young Bullfinches still in the nest.
August 19th.—Young Greenfinches of late brood ready to fly.
August 20th.—Swift last seen (average date).
August 21st.—Coal Tit's note heard.
August 22nd.—Dipper or Water Ouzel sings.
Sand Martins congregate to roost in reeds.
August 23rd.—A late Goldfinches' nest with eggs.
House Martins congregate.
August 24th.—Tree Creeper sings.
August 25th.—Golden Plover flocking.
August 26th.—Grey Wagtail returns from its breeding-haunts.
August 29th.—Some Ring Doves still coo.
August 31st.—Common Bunting sings.