(September-November).

The highlight of the season was undoubtedly the four short-eared owls seen hunting Hale Marsh.

Short-eared Owl   RPC 

(September- November).

The large flock of goldfinches, which were present in August feeding on the weeds, finally dwindled down to about twenty in mid September. There are still small parties around the Pasture. A small number of grey wagtails, meadow pipits, swallows and skylarks were recorded passing over the Pastures on migration. 

New bird feeders have been put up in the hide area at Pickerings Pasture.