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Ne’er (anag.) – bird (4)

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I believe the answer is:

erne

(Other definitions for erne that I've seen before include "Great lake in Fermanagh with lots of islands" , "Sea bird: lough in Ulster" , "Large bird" , "Flier" , "Irish lough" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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