Otmoor: RSPB reserve: 13th February

Avocet: At first screen from about 11am for 20 minutes before flying away to the north. 14:52.
(per Keith Nieland).

Great white egret flew over flood field at c18:00

(Per Andy Last).

3 Peregrine 15:00.
Merlin 15:00.
2 Marsh Harrier 15:00.
5000 Lapwing 15:00.
3000 Golden Plover: Huge flocks brilliant in the crisp cold air and sunshine. 15:00.
Sparrowhawk: male. Trying to take a Snipe as it flew in beside reed bed - Snipe eluded easily. 15:00.

Steve Akers