Barn Owl
A Barn Owl was out hunting again late afternoon from Ron Barker Hide, the 3 Peregrines were on view most of the day but no sign of the Hen Harrier or Merlin, but the usual Common Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk were all seen.
2 Raven were on view during the afternoon feeding on a dead Whooper Swan, and our 2 resident Great black backed Gulls were kept busy with a very large Carp (c30lb) that they found at the edge of the Mere.
Upto 20 Avocet spent most of the day around the Mere along with 45+ Oystercatcher, 3 Black tailed Godwit, 100+ Ruff and several Ringed Plover. A count of 51 Cormorant on the Mere was the largest this year so far.
Brambling was at UU feeding station and 2 Great spotted Woodpecker were seen today.
