10 Feb - Dipper is an extremely rare bird in Swindon, the last being at least 20 y ago, and this 1st-winter bird has adopted the somewhat incongruous location of a tiny stream under Coate Water roundabout! I timed my visit well, as it was bobbing and feeding when I arrived, and allowed some photos despite the low light levels.
Earlier, a quick stop at Edgeworth revealed good numbers of Bramblings, at least 15, increased in the cold weather - including some smart males which should start moulting into summer plumage as we near early spring.
A quick stop at Shorncote this evening was successful in terms of Barn Owls, with a bird hunting and perching on posts in the semi-darkness.
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