The Burgh
Shaun and Alan invited me to join them for at the Burgh to look for Long-eared Owls. We spent a pleasant couple of hours there just before dusk.
- Starting from Canada Farm we quickly spotted a flock of 10+ Corn Buntings ahead of us. Soon afterwards we came across a flock of 40+ Fieldfare flying over us.
- A couple of Red Kites were seen next from the high path, quickly followed by a group of 12+ Grey Partridges in the valley below us and a couple of distant Buzzards.
- A little further on we heard then saw a Raven before sighting a group of at least 8 Yellowhammers perched in a nearby tree. At least 3 Kestrels were seen on this visit.
- By now dusk was approaching and it was time for the main act. True to form a lovely Short-eared Owl flew low in the valley below us. Unfortunately, it started to rain and for a while there was no further activity. Thankfully things improved and we managed to get further views of this lovely bird.
A smashing visit to one of my favourite sites.
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