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Tuesday 1 October 2013

1st October - Sea Eagles

The Golden Eagles performed beautifully with 18 seen in 4 days! The week's easterly winds brought out one of my favourite pairs who spent a lot of time sat posing for the telescope. 

3 Otters put in an appearance, with one obligingly swimming right towards the shore in front of us (well worth delaying lunch for). 

2 late Basking Sharks also gave us views, although a little distant. 

Top marks however go to this week's Sea Eagles. With 16 seen in the 4 trips out they didn't quite match the Goldens in numbers, but in terms of spectacle they out performed. Two youngsters talon grappling and soaring very low over the road for 10 minutes were the closest and best view - no need for binoculars.

The best display award however goes to two pairs of adults that had a bit of a territorial dispute and standoff. After a low aerial dogfight the new kids on the block won and took their place on the hill. The older pair retreated begrudgingly to the nearby plantation and made a real racket screeching in annoyance for about 20 minutes before eventually flying off home.


Photo: The Golden Eagles performed beautifully with 18 seen in 4 days! The week's easterly winds brought out one of my favourite pairs who spent a lot of time sat posing for the telescope. 

3 Otters put in an appearance, with one obligingly swimming right towards the shore in front of us (well worth delaying lunch for). 

2 late Basking Sharks also gave us views, although a little distant. 

Top marks however go to this week's Sea Eagles. With 16 seen in the 4 trips out they didn't quite match the Goldens in numbers, but in terms of spectacle they out performed. Two youngsters talon grappling and soaring very low over the road for 10 minutes were the closest and best view - no need for binoculars. 

The best display award however goes to two pairs of adults that had a bit of a territorial dispute and standoff. After a low aerial dogfight the new kids on the block won and took their place on the hill. The older pair retreated begrudgingly to the nearby plantation and made a real racket screeching in annoyance for about 20 minutes before eventually flying off home.
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