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Bird numbers 'highest' for 28 years

Migratory patterns emerging

Wildlife wardens have recorded the highest number of migrating birds visiting the Calf of Man for 28 years.

About seven and a half thousand (7,500) birds have been ringed at the island's bird observatory since May.

It’s the highest number since 1989 when the figure was just under 11,000.

The birds are ringed to allow scientists to monitor population trends and changes in migratory patterns.

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