Birding The Nothe

Sand Martin Riparia riparia

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2004 - One on 14 Apr (JL) was the only spring record. A rather good autumn passage with four SW on 27 Aug, two E on 1 Sep and the last single on 25 Sep. Eight bird-days, the best since 2001.

2003 - One going NE on 17 Apr was the only record - a very poor showing.

2002 - One on 16 Apr and another on 2 May were the only spring records, with another single on 31 Aug the only bird seen on return passage. Just 3 bird-days is a poor showing.

2001 - Two on 31 Mar were the only spring records. Six on 23 and two on 25 Aug were the only ones seen on return passage. Ten bird-days.

2000 - No spring records. Return from 18 July to 30 Sep - 8 bird-days on 4 dates, max 4 on 25 Aug.

1985 - Six on 18 Apr were the only records.

1983 - Record max 20 on 9 Sep.

1982 - One on 14 May; one on 23 Sep.