To say that the Greater Shot-toed Lark at Whitburn the other day showed well is an understatement. It came very close to the gathered photographers at times until a fisherman walking up the path spooked it. It didn’t fly far however and it was soon relocated.
Greater Short-toed Lark.
…from a couple of days ago. The light had almost gone so thank heavens for photoshop.
Barn Owl.
No Short-eared Owl or Barn Owl this time just some of the other birds seen at Burdon Moor a few days ago.
This female Kestrel looks to have a crossed beak.
Male Kestrel.
Jay.
Pheasant about to land.
Toward the end of last month at Burdon Moor I managed to catch a female Kestrel that had just caught a Vole and was flying off with it.
Female Kestrel with a bite of bait.
Male Kestrel sitting in a bush.
…a couple of days ago with Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl, Kestrel and Buzzard all seen. The Short-eared Owl came in from very high up from the north east where it was being harassed by a Rook. It eventually landed on a fence post and I managed to get a few shots before it dropped from the post into the field and I didn’t see it again (I think it was spotted by someone else later). The Barn Owl showed up just as the light was going however the Kestrel put on a great show the whole time we were there.
Short-eared Owl.
Barn Owl.
Kestrel.
Buzzard.
