Went to Fowlmere early evening with Tom. A big clump of Deadly Nightshade had berries on, and Woody Nightshade was nearby.
The water level after last night’s constant heavy rain was too high for any Sandpipers, but two juvenile Water Rails were on the mere cutting. A Kingfisher pair were often on show, but the highlight was very close views of a hunting Barn Owl. The pair have three young to feed and presumably didn’t do too much hunting the previous evening so were out early. At one point we saw it catch a small rodent.
Other species included at least one Sand Martin with the other hirrundines, excellent views of a young (probably male) Sparrowhawk, and close views of a Reed Warbler pair feeding young.
