Birds

Otmoor: 4th November

Bittern
Sparrowhawk
Marsh Harrier
Short-eared Owl
Water Rail
Kingfisher

(per Nick Suckling & Terry Tossell)

Starling Roost
No great aerial display this evening
but an estimated 35,000 birds arrived
for the roost between 16:00-16:30
(per Terry Tossell & Ron Louch).

They can usually be seen well from the first viewing screen. It's about 20-30 minutes' walk from the car park and if you aim to be in place by 16:30 you should get a good view if they are performing.

The paths are starting to get a bit muddy,
so walking boots or wellies are advised.

There's a pdf map of the reserve via this link: www.rspb.org.uk/.../otmoor_tcm9-260974.pdf -
hope you enjoy your visit.

Joe Harris RSPB

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- Otmoor: 10th February
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- Otmoor.a.m. 16th October.
Bittern (per John Reynolds) ...

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Starling roost.First Screen. Starlings. 4000 approx. Good display. Green Sandpiper. ...

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