Finally managed to get out in some decent sun light and do a bit of birding. Popped into Salisbury Plain mid afternoon. Saw a single Merlin (no photo), but this Short Eared Owl was hunting in the sun for about 30 minutes. Nice to see there are still a few about, although this year doesn't seem to have been anywhere near as good as previous years.
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I haven't done much birding or photography over the last couple of months - poor weather hasn't helped. Hopefully will get to do some more soon, but until then, here's a Sparrowhawk in out back garden this afternoon. My first bird photo of 2020.
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Finally managed to see Short Eared Owls this year. Spotted 2 out on Salisbury Plain this afternoon. A bit distant, a bit hazy, but still nice to see. Fingers crossed for some nice clear days in January.
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Another Hen Harrier out on Salisbury Plain this afternoon. This time a ringtail.
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Salisbury Plain has seemed rather quiet the last couple of months compared to this time last year. I haven't even managed to see a Short Eared Owl yet this Autumn. But did manage a nice adult male Hen Harrier this morning, and a juvenile Merlin. And a Kestrel.
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