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Steart Marshes - 4 Jan 2015

Steart Marshes - 4 January 2015 (afternoon)

1 Merlin (probably adult female) - in view for 75 minutes, initially on a gatepost but flushed by Carrion Crow and moved to a nearby wooden railing, preening occasionally. Flew off fast and low.

1 Peregrine (adult male) - hunting quite low over the marshes and stirring up the Lapwing.

4 Kestrel - hover-hunting.

1 Sparrowhawk (adult female) - located on the ground out on the marshes. Perched for 10 minutes and then flew away via contour-hugging flight.

4 Common Buzzard - loafing about on low perches and the ground.

1 Short-eared Owl - quartering Otterhampton Marshes.

Also:

1 Raven - apparently inspecting its nest.
2,800+ Lapwing
350+ Golden Plover
6 Little Egret
12 Pied Wagtail

NPW