Cattle Egrets and Raptors - Shapwick

 
Robin Morrison
 
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Robin Morrison
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26 September 2020 21:08
 

There has been a good sized flock of Cattle Egrets between 30 and 40 at the far west end of Shapwick Heath over the last couple of days. Egrets are in with a variety of cattle that includes 2 Bulls, Cows and Calves.

At the back of the field a juvenile Buzzard is picking off prey items on the ground and a Kestrel hunts from the overhead wires.

Even a Marsh Harrier flew low over the field and put all the Egrets up.

Also, Hobby in the same area.

Field is viewed over the South Drain.