Barn Owl

 Barn Owl, Whinchat and Stonechat from the beginning of the month.

The Swallows did not like the Barn Owl being around.

However, the Swallows eventually left it alone so it could carry on hunting.

Whinchat.

Stonechat.

Night Heron

 A visit to Bolton-on-Swale for the Black-crowned Night Herons that have been there for a while. I only saw one when we were there and it was very distant but up to six have been seen according to the guy I spoke to in the hide.

Black-crowned Night Heron.

Ingoe

 Went to see a cracking Turtle Dove at Ingoe at the beginning of the month. Many thanks to the villages for being so helpful with the location of the bird, it was a pleasure to be there.

Turtle Dove.

Spotted Flycatcher.

Song Thrush.

Durham Dales

 Short-eared Owls (at least five seen) and supporting cast up on the Durham Moors at the beginning of the month. Thanks to Michael (who I saw at work) for the info.

Short-eared Owl, one of four photographed.

One of the only flight shots I got.

A very distant and big crop of a light-coloured Owl

Female Black Grouse.

Black Grouse chick.

There were a few Brown Hare around.

Redshank.