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Two experienced ornithologists noted all bird species seen and also made observations on any marine mammals encountered.\r\nAnalysis efforts are focused on four target species: common scoter, red-throated diver, cormorant and common tern. These species are important to local conservation sites such as the proposed Liverpool Bay SPA, Dee Estuary SPA and the Mersey Narrows and North Wirral Foreshore SSSI/candidate SPA.\r\nPrevious reports have presented results of baseline and during construction ornithological surveys (2005/06 and 2006/07 respectively). This is the second set of post construction surveys. Five surveys were completed in 2008/2009, reflecting an agreement with statutory consultees to focus effort in months of interest (September to April). Subject to no significant adverse effects being identified there is an agreement to conclude the ornithological monitoring programme at this stage.\r\nLow numbers of birds were recorded in the survey, which continues to demonstrate that the area is not intensively used by seabirds. However, this year\u2019s survey did provide the first evidence of birds (auks) present within the wind farm array area, assumed to be foraging. 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