Saturday 25th May a.m.
A sunny morning starting off at 12°C on Harden Moor where the Cuckoo was making plenty noise, I got a view of it but in silhouette with the sun behind. It usually attracts plenty of attention from other birds and this morning was no exception, I got another view of it later with the sun in a better position. Blackcap, Whitethroat and Willow Warlers were singing, a Green Woodpecker flew over and a Kestrel was hunting. Others included Bullfinch, Sand Martin, Swift, Mistle Thrush, Song Thrush, Skylark, Linnet and a distant Barn Owl.
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Cuckoo |
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Cuckoo in silhouette |
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Kestrel |
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Mistle Thrush |
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Song Thrush |
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Whitethroat |
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Willow Warbler |
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Barn Owl |
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Barn Owl on Harden Moor 25/5/2024 |
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