On a trip out to Blacktoft Sands RSPB Nature Reserve near Goole on Sunday afternoon we stayed until dusk in hope of catching sight of Barn Owls. We'd enjoyed sightings during a previous visit to Blacktoft's Roostwatch event at the end of February and once again we weren't disappointed, spotting a total of four Barn Owls hunting over the reed beds. As the light began to fade, we were joined in the hide by a friendly reserve volunteer who helped us identify a couple of owls at a distance and offered helpful information about the reserve.
The Barn Owl settled in the reeds with its bounty for a good 15 minutes, here you can just about make out a Roe Deer to the left of the Barn Owl.
One of the last pics before the light faded away.
I notice that Blacktoft Sands have two Barn Owl evenings on the 20th & 21st May for anyone interested in seeing more of these beatiful birds. I'll follow up with the remaining sightings from earlier in the day once Ive gone through the pics.
Well worth the wait. The colours are great.
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