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Compilation of records each year:

2003 - A resident breeding species - approx 2 pairs. The highest numbers were in the early part of the year, with max 16 on 7 Feb, and no real sign of post-breeding dispersal, although 13 on 3 Sep was the highest autumn count. Birds seen feeding young from 21 Jun. Monthly maxima:

2002 - A resident breeding species - approx 2 pairs. Back to a normal pattern this year, with even numbers followed by a post-breeding dispersal peak, with a late max 20 on 30 Sep. Birds feeding young on 18 Jun. Monthly maxima:

2001 - A resident breeding species - some nesting in lamp posts and car park signs. Max 16 on 29 Mar, without the usual post-breeding peak, possibly indicating a less successful breeding season. Numbers of both this and the preceding species lower than last year. Monthly maxima:

2000 - A resident breeding species - some nesting in lamp posts and car park signs. Numbers fairly consistent throughout the year, with post-breeding peaks. Max 19 on 7 Aug. Monthly maxima:

1985 - Resident. Max 11 on 26 Sep. Monthly maxima:

1984 - Resident. Record max 23 on 10 Feb. Monthly maxima:

1983 - Resident. Max 14 on 19 Oct. Monthly maxima:

1982 - Resident. Nos noted from Oct. Max 12 on 15 Nov. Monthly maxima: