Seen over Farnborough College of Technology, Boundary Road by Adrian & Carol Humphries.
Monday 22nd
A Buzzard perching around the tree tops. Although Buzzards are becoming more and more common in the Valley, we usually only see them soaring, in fact the only area we ever seem to see them perched is about Ash Common.
Seen along the BV Path adjacent to the river through Hollybush Park by Chris & Angela Kay. Location map
Sunday 21st
Large Owl. We had heard the crows mobbing something earlier which in itself is not unusual. We were able to get a brief sighting through binoculars and both agreed it was an owl and a big one to boot (or should that be 'to hoot'?). We have observed Barn, Tawny and Little Owls in the wild before. It was none of these. The bird had a body length of perhaps 16" and a 24+" wingspan, it was a tawny colour in the light. Possibly a Short Eared Owl. Can anyone confirm?
Seen 10:20 in the morning along the BV Path adjacent to the river through Hollybush Park by Chris & Angela Kay. Location map
Friday 19th
A very large raptor perched on the power lines Too small for a Kestrel or Sparrowhawk and it was not a Buzzard. Any suggestion?
Seen in the afternoon on the BV Path heading south from Hollybush Park approaching Lakeside Road by Chris & Angela Kay.Location map
...about your wildlife sightings or anything else of interest that you see in the Valley. Submissions will be included on these pages so we can build up our own monthly wildlife diary for the Valley. We would also love to receive any pictures. Please Email us with brief details, not forgetting to tell us where and when you made your sighting.
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