The Short Eared Owl showed for a couple of seconds only, flying low and
disappearing behind a row of trees. Two barn owls hunting, as well as both male
and ringtail Hen Harrier. Tawny Owl calling. Other highlights were a Mistle
Thrush, 2 Little Egret, a distant field covered in 100s of Fieldfares, 4 Whooper
Swans, and several groups of Lapwings flying over, including 3 small groups of
around 30 birds each and a large flock of an estimated 280, all flying
north
.
Silke Einschuetz