Birds

Otmoor RSPB 9th July

Marsh Harrier
Oystercatcher 3 Flew south low over the reeds at mid day. 12:30.
Curlew 2 A pr. by the second screen. 12:30.
Common Tern 2
Red Kite 16
Turtle Dove
Great spotted Woodpecker 3
Lesser Whitethroat

(per John Edwards & Paul Tomlinson)

Great-spotted Woodpecker photo
courtesy of Paul Tomlinson.

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