Otmoor: RSPB reserve
Merlin 15:30.
3 Marsh Harrier: Seen throughout the afternoon hunting along the hedge line and over the reed beds – one on ground in late afternoon eating prey. 15:30.
3000 Lapwing: Estimated number across the reserve – huge numbers circling in the air with Golden Plover flocks filling the sky. 15:30.
2000 Golden Plover 15:30.
2 Snipe 15:30.
30 Shoveler 15:30.
3 Water Rail 15:30.
4 Cetti’s Warbler 15:30.
3 Stonechat: 2 male; 1 fem. 15:30.
Merlin 15:30.
3 Marsh Harrier: Seen throughout the afternoon hunting along the hedge line and over the reed beds – one on ground in late afternoon eating prey. 15:30.
3000 Lapwing: Estimated number across the reserve – huge numbers circling in the air with Golden Plover flocks filling the sky. 15:30.
2000 Golden Plover 15:30.
2 Snipe 15:30.
30 Shoveler 15:30.
3 Water Rail 15:30.
4 Cetti’s Warbler 15:30.
3 Stonechat: 2 male; 1 fem. 15:30.
Steve Akers