I think we can conclude this thread for now. I visited the orchard tonight, after a week of ‘no shows’ from the owls … but tonight, there was one owl there in the usual tree! Result! We will have to wait & see if anything else transpires?
Further down by the park – for the first time since April, when there was a pair there, a Little Owl was sat on the crossbar of the goal frame – just like old times! So, perhaps there’s more to come here too?
Jamie, if you come into the Redlands estate, which is off of Butleigh Rd, drive right to the end of Bretenoux Rd and carry on left into Chalice way - by the entrance to Cinnamon Lane park. You can park anywhere here.
If you want any more info about the locations etc. you can email me at
gerryurch@btinternet.com.
One adult Little Owl sunning itself at 9am this morning in the orchard. Many thanks to Gerry for detail of the site, very much appreciated and lovely to see after not seeing one for 2 years.
Lovely snaps Carl. The Little Owl in Cinnamon Lane that sits in the apple tree in the paddock, opposite the Dutch Barn - just up from the park, is back! An adult was sat there yesterday, for the first time since the early spring! Best viewed from the gateway of he barn.