Marsh Harrier – 11th January
This morning a female Marsh Harrier was hunting over the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. Also seen were a Peregrine, two Buzzards, […]
Red Kite – 9th November
This morning the raptors included Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and a low Red Kite. There were a good number of Redwings in
Marsh Harrier – 27th August
This morning there was a Greenshank on the Ecopark, and a Snipe on the Slurry Lagoon, with four Wigeon. In
Peregrine – 12th March
This morning there was a strong passage of Black-headed Gulls to the east. A Peregrine was on a pylon and
Red Kite – 25th March
As the air warmed up and thermals began to form the raptors began to soar into the sky. By midday
Bird Count – 11th March
Sunday 11th March was an exceptionally warm still day, perfect for coaxing raptors into the air. Several Buzzards were seen
Birds and Butterflies
Otmoor and Bernwood 2010 After picking up Brian, Norman and Steve we set off on the first of our two
Barn Owl – 8th December
This afternoon a Barn Owl was seen along the Ouse Dyke. JMD. The fishing spot is getting even more popular,
Ruff – 2nd September
This evening a juvenile Ruff flew onto the Slurry Lagoon, there was also a Green Sandpiper and two Water Rail.
Hobby – 26th April
This afternoon there were twelve Common Terns on the tern rafts. A flock of around fifty Swifts drifted high over