A brilliant afternoon at Rainham Marshes

Without a doubt yesterday's (Saturday) late afternoon session at Rainham Marshes was definitely the best time I've spent with the Short-eared Owls. Prolonged views and at times close, probably due to the last few evenings its been raining and the Owls find it difficult to hunt and that the afternoon was dry and at times bright. I enjoyed up to three shorties hunting for about three hours in total. A brilliant afternoon......

 

And added Common Tern, Whimbrel,Common Whitethroat, Reed and Sedge Warblers for the Rainham year list to.......