A Chiffchaff in Darwin Forest this morning is my earliest record, seems strange to be talking about Spring at the end of February but there have already been several records of Sand Martin across the Country and the first Wheatears have been reported on the south coast.
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| Common Chiffchaff |
Continuing with the spring theme I counted 91 Curlew coming in to roost at Middleton Moor last night and also saw my first Barn Owl there, hunting before the sun was anywhere near setting.
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| Eurasian Curlew |
Taking advantage of the clear skies I went looking for Goshawk this morning. With not even a hint of a breeze conditions were not ideal but I did see several birds although they were rather high in the sky. |
| Eurasian Goshawk (top adult, bottom two birds are a juvenile and immature female) |
Wonderful birds :-D There are a few signs of Spring up here!
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