Just returned from a visit to Otmoor to check out the starling roost. Approximately 20,000 birds displayed then went down to roost in the reeds in 3 separate flocks using both reservoirs. A female peregrine flew low over the reeds but did not get up amongst the starlings. The display was over by 4p.m. so if you want to see them, be there before dusk and allow yourself 20 minutes to get from the carpark.
As an added bonus, we got good views of a Short-eared Owl hunting along Otmoor Lane as we headed for home.
(per Lyn Ebbs Oxonbirds)
http://www.otmoorbirding.com
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