Saw a beautiful sight this evening whilst out walking the dogs. A short eared owl. Didn't know they lived round here. I've often heard the much more common Tawny Owl hooting whilst out walking, but not one of these rare-ish fellows. Made my day!
I've always been into birdwatching since being given the ubiquitous Observer book of birds at the age of 7, which I still have. Progressing from the YOC (Young Ornithologists Club) complete with iron-on blue cloth badge on arm of green parka (in hindsight not a cool look), to my current family membership of the RSPB. Well, I say family membership but the kids sadly haven't caught the birding bug. My son pretends to be interested while my daughter makes no secret of the fact that the thought of going on a walk with binoculars has about as much appeal as a date with Bill Oddie. Oh well...horses for courses I guess....
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