Barn Owls
Two Barn Owls were out hunting during the early afternoon seen from Ron Barker Hide, other sightings include upto 20,000 Woodpigeon, there are upto 50,000 in the area!! The usual family group of 3 Peregrine were present this morning, also 2 Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.
A pair of Goldeneye were on the Mere in the morning along with c800 Whooper Swan and c1000 Pink-footed Geese. Treecreeper and 2 Goldcrest were seen from the Janet Kear Hide but no reports of the Woodcock today. A few Redwings and a Fieldfare remain on site, the Fieldfare is often feeding on apples near the disabled parking.
