Sunday, March 23, 2008 - North Salisbury Plain.. Night Safari! |
Went out in search of Owls along the Northern edge of Salisbury plain in a fairly brisk north wind. Wasn't quite as successful as previous evenings, but still managed about 6 Barn owls, and 3 Tawny owls. The highlight was a Badger seen well along a minor road.
Started at dusk just North of Tidworth, but the area I chose was very quiet. In hindsight it probably gets a fair deal of disturbance from Tank maneouvres so perhaps wasn't the best choice. I think this slow start while the light was still good ruined all hopes of a large number of sightings. On the subsequent route, I managed to find some good locations for future daytrips.
Earlier in the day, briefly visited the Sewage works near Middle Wallop Airfield.. The recent Pied Wagtails were joined by a few Meadow Pipits and Chaffinches.
A garden Brambling was last seen on Friday, and the Siskin numbers seem to be well down now. Perhaps 4 or 5 birds left. |
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