Calling Tawnys

This a.m. we took a short walk(1h 15m) on some of the footpaths that lead out of the south and west of Narberth.

Notable records. A pair of Stock Dove flew from an old and gnarled oak and later were heard woo wooing - very promising. Robin to Wren registrations were 16 to 5. We would normally expect at this time of the year, in this area, something closer to 50/50. Close to the town car park a small flock of Siskin, feeding in larch, gave their presence away with their continual chatty rattling calls. But better still, and not far from the same spot, two Tawny Owls let it be know they were hiding up when they called to each other.

This is the second time in less than a week, and at different sites, we have heard tawnys calling during the morning. This daytime habit of theirs does save the "Atlaser" from nocturnal wanderings and the risk of arrest!