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Steve Nuttall, Red-rumped Swallow at Gailey Reservoir, 30 April 2004

Red-rumped Swallow, Hirundo daurica, at Gailey Reservoir, 30 April 2004. © Steve Nuttall

This bird, present from 29 April - 1 May, was a county first. It was one of several birds in the region on this day, and over 30 in the country during the week. Another was at nearby Blithfield Reservoir.