Winter raptors.....
With autumn marching towards winter there has been a noticeable increase in the avian predators on the reserve.
Whilst we don't get big numbers of raptors we do have a nice range of species using the reserve and already the following can be found with a bit of time
Kestrel, at least two different individuals.
Sparrowhawk, the "big" female is back and quite often a smaller male and female can be encountered.
Common Buzzard, one or two usually seen around the first cattle enclosure to the north of the track.
Merlin, a nicely marked immature male has been around for a few days and showed well this evening.
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Immature ♂ Merlin,
(heavily cropped photo; donations towards a decent camera welcome!)
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Peregrine Falcon, a couple of regular birds, especially at high tide when they hunt the wader flock
Red Kites should reappear soon, as well as Goshawk and Hen Harrier, just keep looking...
Red Kites should reappear soon, as well as Goshawk and Hen Harrier, just keep looking...
Barn Owl, check near the Dwr Cymru treatment plant at dusk
Short-eared Owl one individual seen this week keep checking at dusk.
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