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Caspian Tern (Library photograph)
Essex bird news August 2026
A juvenile Pallid Harrier was at RSPB Rainham Marshes RSPB 29th. A Wryneck was on Canvey Island 30th-31st. A Wood Warbler was at The Naze 26th.
The Hudsonian Godwit was by the River Stour at RSPB Cattawade Marsh throughout August. A Pectoral Sandpiper was at Abberton Reservoir 19th-31st and a Temminck's Stint was there 24th. The Ring-necked Duck was at Abberton Reservoir throughout August. Another Temminck's Stint was at RSPB Old Hall Marshes 28th-31st.
A Caspian Tern flew past The Naze 16th and a Long-tailed Skua flew past Canvey Island 24th. A Glossy Ibis was at Holland Haven CP 23rd.

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