Monday, December 2, 2024

2nd December 2024

Bird of the day was seen by Howard Mason and Sam who were in a field above the ridge. A White Tailed Eagle was observed circling the ridge using the thermals to gain height as it was mobbed by buzzard's. The bird continued N and then NW over Langhams Vineyard from 1340.

The bird a female that fledged from the Isle of Wight re-introduction scheme in 2021 wearing ring number G486. Thank you to the Roy Dennis Foundation for providing the information.

Barnacle Goose 7, Tufted Duck, Shoveler, Wigeon 113, Teal 40, Lapwing 115, Snipe. Chaffinch 120, Linnet 110, Yellowhammer 45, Reed Bunting 10, Goldfinch 40.

A Barn Owl was observed at dusk.

Barn Owl

Tufted Duck female



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