Arne

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  • Photo: Arne Barn Owl

    Barn owl at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11.
  • Photo: Arne Ravens

    Ravens staking their claim to one of the artificial osprey nests. Arne, Dorset, UK.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Adventure

    Young barn owls venture out of the nestbox. Arne, Dorset, UK. 22/07/11. Bright sunshine outside so didn't fancy sweating it out in the box perhaps. They are growing bolder every day but still staying very close to home.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Box

    Barn owl returns to the nestbox at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Fledgling

    Barn owl fledgling at the nestbox entrance. Arne, Dorset, UK. 14:35, 06/08/11. Taken with permission of the RSPB.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Hunting Perch

    Barn owl hunting from a tall perch overlooking a crop field. Arne, Dorset, UK. 04/07/11.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Retreat

    Barn owl. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. The parents use this box to escape the attentions of the voracious chicks nearby.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Rodent

    Barn owl returning with a rodent for the 3 growing chicks. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11.
  • Photo: Barn Owl with Rat

    Barn owl with freshly caught rat in its mouth. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11. The site of the nestbox is off-limits but the birds can be observed in flight from public areas of the reserve nearby.
  • Photo: Coombe Heath Hobby

    Hobby over Coombe Heath at Arne, with Wytch Farm well head behind. Dorset, UK.
  • Photo: Coy Barn Owl

    Barn owl (Tyto alba) out hunting. Arne, Dorset, UK. 08/07/11. It steadily made its way along the fenceposts towards me until it couldn't get much closer.
  • Photo: Crepuscular Barn Owl

    Barn owl. Arne, Dorset, UK. 04/07/11.
  • Photo: Dappled Siskin

    Male siskin (Carduelis spinus) eyeing up the feeders at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. With thanks to the volunteer on duty at the visitor centre for the (correct) ID!
  • Photo: Dorset Osprey

    Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) with freshly caught fish on the shores of Poole Harbour at Arne. Dorset, UK. A rather slim looking bird so hope it feeds well before continuing its journey to Africa. The crows were bullying it unfortunately.
  • Photo: Hobby Highlights

    Hobby (Falco subbuteo) hunting over heathland bog at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 06/06/11.
  • Photo: Hobby Montage

    A pair of hobbies (Falco subbuteo) out hunting at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 06/06/11.
  • Photo: Hobby Pit-stop

    Hobby takes a short break from hunting to consume its meal on a convenient perch. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 08/06/11. HD video still. Video clip of the same bird on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/domgreves/5814787486/
  • Photo: Hobby Prey

    Hobby, with what I think is a large moth in its grasp. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 09/06/11.
  • Photo: Kestrel Gargoyle

    Recently fledged kestrel flexes its wings. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11.
  • Photo: Kestrelcam Chick

    Rapidly maturing kestrel chick awaiting the next food delivery at RSPB Arne. Dorset, UK. 14/06/11.
  • Photo: Kestrelcam Fledgling

    Young kestrel leaves the nestbox for the first time, but heavy rain eventually drives it back inside. 23/06/11.
  • Photo: Kestrelcam: The Four Fledged

    4 kestrels in the vicinity of the nestbox at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. Possibly all 4 fledglings or maybe 3 fledglings plus 1 adult?
  • Photo: Nightjar Churring

    Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) perched and churring away. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 21/06/11 Finally!
  • Photo: Nightjar Nightwatch

    Nightjar in the branches of a conifer. Arne, Dorset, UK. Quite a show this evening. This one caught the last few dregs of light from its perch at the crest of the heathland ridge. f/5.6 / 0.4 sec / ISO 1600
  • Photo: Saturated Nest

    Bird's nest found on ground beneath trees on heathland. Arne, Dorset, UK. Can anyone ID the species?
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