Heres a brief clip with 3 visible :-
An image showing 3 close by:-
A few images from inside the plantation - a different habo type to that which we have in the lowlands at home - its only a few miles away as the owl flies though.
There are several different compartments within the plantations here:
Scots Pine, Mixed Woodland, natural re-generating Birch scrub, with blocks of Norway & Sitka Spruce with evidence of birds having been in Spruce sections but none located...
The Xmas / New Year period often sees roosts broken up with due to outdoor activities during the holidays
Heres a few more images from this roost:-
Bit of a chore driving across there & very dodgy parking, but well worth it, even if photo opportunities are vimited.
Bonus birds including several each of Crossbill & Woodcock through the shelterbelts
Bonus birds including several each of Crossbill & Woodcock through the shelterbelts
2 comments:
They are all well hidden Stevie, you must have x-ray eyes mate! Happy new year....
One of the few occassions where strong winds help when birding
- the strong gusts rock the trees , with birds coming in & out of view as they sway about.
Its not uncommon to spot a " bit" of a bird, only to lose sight of it altogether after shuffling a yard or 2 to try for a clearer view.
( obviously I can see more than I can photograph due to the limitations of my photo-equipment ! )
I don't have the patience I used to, but hope to find a big roost this winter - there seem to be very good numbers of both asio's locally.
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