A short walk, in freezing conditions today. The barn owl was in its usual place and 2 tufted duck and a solitary coot were recorded. A few blackbirds, collared doves, corvids and wood pigeons completed the list. With a (hopefully) change in the weather this week, before another forecasted cold snap next weekend, it is time to get out and start checking higher ground for ring ouzels and wheatear. Both species now recorded on the south coast, so a few days and they will be making their way through Hertfordshire. Photo here of the barn owl, hunched up from the cold.
We saw the barn owl fly twice around the field that runs alongside ford hill on Saturday morning, hunting- Then quite amazed to see it again on Monday at about 5.30, fly the same route. 6.25 am Tuesday it has flown along the Headland and is sat in the grass at the top of the field-
ReplyDeleteThere seem to be at least 3 barn owls around the village at present. One was recently reported, seen flying from opposite the Smithy to the village hall at 6.30a.m. I suspect this to be the one seen in Ford Hill. Another is regularly seen around Westland Green whilst the 3rd is behind Hadham Hall. Good numbers.
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