Stunning juv hen harrier hunting near the ruin N end of the bog, showing really rufous body in the late sun and a very pale tail with strong terminal barring.
150+ mallard flying off south and a flock of around 75 lapwing(exact number when I've checked my photo). Nice to see some numbers of birds. Couldn't find a stonechat tho' 3 bullfinches on ash keys showed well.
14th NOVEMBER WALK
Phil Dennis has kindly agreed to lead a walk in Cross Inn woods to try and locate both the resident crossbills and the shrike. This is his local patch so we have high hopes! See Field trips for details.