Otmoor 16th May

Black-winged Stilt still on Big Otmoor at 20:00 (per Conor Mackenzie, Simon Bradfield et al).

Spotted Crake male singing again on Greenaways audible from the bridleway (per RBA)

Great white egret - 2 on the closes
20 Hobby: At least 20 flying around the reserve. 13:20 (per Steve Roby)

3 Crane: Very active - first saw three in flight. Later two adults flying in to settle on Big Otmoor. 16:00.
4 Redshank 16:00.
3 Oystercatcher 16:00.
Marsh Harrier 16:00.
Little Egret 16:00.
7 Sedge Warbler: At least 7 heard. 16:00.

(per Steve Akers)

Both photos courtesy of Conor Mackenzie.

 

 

 

 

  

Usual viewing location on Big Otmoor