Ranges Round -up.

Cattle Egret.

Knot and Black-tailed Godwit

Godwits and Redshank.

Curlew Sandpiper

During my last four visits to the Ranges the floodwater has produced some pleasing birds.

With a Curlew Sandpiper turning up first. Next was a very smart Knot in full summer plumage feeding amongst the large flock of Black-tailed Godwits which are still present. Red Kite and Barn Owl have also been seen during my visits. And my last visit produced  nine Cattle Egret and a single Great White egret that has been present since the start of the year.

Red Kite & Barn Owl

Old hall Owl

Decided on a walk round RSPB Old hall marsh on Wednesday. And my first sighting off the day was this Barn owl sat on a fence post. Within seconds he took to the air dived in to the wheat field and came out carrying a mouse. A most memorable moment.

Time out !!!!

Time is always limited when i have the chance to visit a M.O.D permit only area. So these or just a few sightings from last year although they are not brilliant pictures they are still very memorable moments that i feel are worthy off showing.

A middays hunting.

This wonderful barn owl was quietly quartering the local wood during daylight, which hopefully means that there are young to be feed.