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DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
20/09/22Bee-eaterBonchurch Down1S Linington
13:25
Seen and heard flying east over Bonchurch Down at 13:25 then dropping down slope to east. Continued calling but obviously moving away. [Ventnor Downs NT].  
20/09/22Bee-eaterSt. Catherine's Hill1P Campbell
13:00
We were sat West of the Pepperpot sorting through hundreds of hirundines when the bird was picked up on call. It took a few minutes to go Eastwards, calling frequently from high up but we were unable to get a sight of it with all the hirundines swirling round. Today's sightings with AB as usual. (My 39th Bee Eater in the UK incl. one Blue Cheeked).  
15/09/22Bee-eaterLuccombe Down1J M Sparshott
13:45
North. Sound recorded: https://xeno-canto.org/748460. [Ventnor Downs NT].