Blakehill

15 Jan - My first visit for a while, and (presumably) one of the CWP Marsh Harriers drifted over the plateau. Maybe its usual hunting areas are waterlogged? Good to see and a rare bird at Blakehill. Also Sparrowhawk and the usual Stonechats, and a big flock of Lapwings (c400) over Chelworth. Unfortunately the Short-eared Owl has not been seen since the end of 2019, presumably due to a lack of voles, as Kestrels are also conspicuous by their absence this winter......