Sparrows Nest, Oval and Ness

First called in at NESS: With only 3 COMMON SCOTERS flying North and GANNETS far over the horizon. However a few MED GULLS feeding with others a mile offshore on a shoal of something, more than likely herring. A few TURNSTONES and that was it.

A Short walk around S.N. brought in the usual array of Tit's. With several GOLDCREST putting in an appearance. The best birds where BLACKBIRDS with European traits. Large bills and dark ones at that. Found a single WILLOW WARBLER behind the Oval and plenty of JAYS. Also a GREEN WOOD on the Oval itself. CHAFFINCH,WREN and ROBIN all about and calling. The sad part of the walk was coming across a SHORT EARED OWL. It had obviously flown in from the continent and was well wasted away. No size and just fluff. Literally nothing to it. Rather sad to think it made it all the way to demise.

                                                      Moribund:   Short Eared Owl