Shorter days

Within a space of little over a week our local Short-eareds have changed tact from daylight hunting to crepuscular activity.

Early

At the weekend i watched 2 of the Shorties vanish as soon as the sun was up & at another site 2 more roosting late in the afternoon - but not hunting untill the light had almost gone -

When it did, the first thing his bird attempted to catch was a Blackbird, swooping through thorns & boughs but failed on that attempt.

Hopefully theyll be out & about & a bit more conspicious as the winter kicks in.....

Late

Another roosting Long-eared Owl shot from DaveA from one of my old stomping grounds nr Sacriston ;-

Nicely taken - & just rewards from someone who doesnt mind putting a bit of time , effort & legwork in.