A WALK ON THE WILDSIDE---PAUL FOSTER

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Saturday 18 January 2020

Barn Owl box!

Today ,I was out and about, checking my local Owl boxes.I have 3 up for Tawny owls, and today I added a new one for a Barn Ow,l that has recently been reported to me!I like to check the Boxes early, just to make sure, the local grey squirrels haven't taken them over.Only 1 box showed squirrel activity, so I destroyed the nest before it has chance to breed!

 I know Martin the farmer, quite well and he was only too happy for me, to site my new box in a nice dry barn.I hope its to the owls liking!!
 The images of these Barn owls were taken earlier this month, on the Fylde!

Always a fantastic experience to watch these birds in their local habitat, and a bonus when one decides to take a breather on a post!

Tuesday 14 January 2020

Long Billed Dowitcher,Southport!

Thought I would post a few images of the Long Billed Dowitcher,that has took up residence at Crossens Inner Marsh, Marshside reserve, Southport.Luckily it was viewable within 30/40 metres and quite confiding for the photographers and birdwatchers!The last Dowitchers that graced Marshside, were some 2/300 metres away and near dots on the horizon!