Present were 2 Kingfisher, Buzzard, Water Rail 3, Grey Wagtail, Meadow Pipit and 2 Peregrine (nearby). A dog Mink was also seen.
Common Cudworth
16 Wigeon, 20 Lapwing, 2 Mute Swan, 7 Canada Geese, 20 Skylark singing, Redshank & 5 Meadow Pipit. (Les Corrall & Ralph Hibbert)
Rabbit Ings
This Asio owl was found today by Mick Birkinshaw. The skull was missing - Short Eared? Your opinion please.
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3 comments:
Collins Bird Guide (Svenson & co) and Advanced Bird ID Guide, the Western Palearctic (Van Duivendijk) both suggest Long-eared Owl.
Perhaps the most obvious diagnostic visible in the photos is the total lack of a broad whitish buff trailing edge to the upperwings The Short-eared Owl, however, does have this white trailing edge visible on the upperwings.
This bird does not.
Thanks Alwyn
Agree with Alwyn, Long-eared Owl.
The upper tail fits LeO best as does the upperwing barring. Unfortunatly one of the best field marks - the primary tip pattern to the underwing is obscured by the boots!
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