SPOTTED CRAKE at Radley GP. Found early afternoon by Leo Bateman the bird was showing very well on and off in the N/E corner of the small ash pit to at least 3.20p.m. Access via Thrupp Lane.
Also present:
3 Greenshank,
3 Green Sandpiper,
1 Yellow-legged gull
1+Raven,
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The crake with a greenshank, lapwing and coot (c) Adam Hartley
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Videograb Record shots of the very confiding spotted crake (c) Adam Hartley
thanks to the Badger for on site directions - and of course to Leo for finding a cracking bird!
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