Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Four Raptor Afternoon

 Another visit to Burdon Moor a few days ago. The Buzzards and a Red Kite were always distant however a pair of Kestrel showed well and there was a brief visit from a Barn Owl just as the sun set.

One of two Buzzards.


Buzzard and Red Kite together.

A distant Red Kite.

The Kestrels showed very well.
















A late showing of a female Barn Owl.




Sunday, 8 March 2026

Little Owl & Roe Deer

 The Little Owl was a bit distant at first, but it did eventually come a bit closer. At least six Roe Deer were in a couple of fields.

A bit distance









A bit closer.

A young Buck.

An older Buck.

Female.

Another young Buck.

Three together.

Another older Buck.


Friday, 6 March 2026

Burdon Moor

 Another late afternoon at Burdon Moor with at least three Buzzards displaying (although at a distance). A pair of Kestrel were also out hunting, presumably the same pair that I saw the previous afternoon. I was also pleased to see a male Stonechat and a Meadow Pipit.

Displaying Buzzards.

A couple of them eventually came quite close.




Kestrel in the late afternoon sun.




Male Stonechat.

Meadow Pipit.

Lapwings.