Following the huge passage of geese a few weeks ago, small numbers of whooper swans have been calling at Tindale Tarn from time to time on passage from Iceland (11 this morning, 21/11). A group of four female common scoters, usually found on the coast spent a day on the tarn (15/11). A single black redstart was spotted on the track between Stagsike and Howgill (see photos). Hen harrier, buzzard, kestrel, short-eared owl and merlin are all still present. 50 golden plover were seen at the top of Cold Fell last week, which should be at the coast by now!
Where was the short eared owl sighted?
Tarnhouse Rigg - the hill that forms the north bank of Tindale Tarn
Cheers, think I sighted it today, weather conditions were really bad for visibility so not 100% though! Is it a regular sight?