wolfbirder
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Making my first day trip to this renowned location on Nov 11th. I have read up about this large area, and note that Elmley marshes, Capel fleet, and The Swale are all good for raptors.
I would really appreciate any tips as to which of the 3 is currently most productive for raptors. Hope to see Hen Harrier, peregrine, merlin and SE Owl (am I expecting too much?). It may be too much to get to all 3 places in a day, so I think I will concentrate on one or maybe two of the three. Is a time of day (i.e. roost) most productive to see them or do they favour a specific area for day hunting? I realise raptors can wander and it is purely subjective, but I really want to pin down any Hen Harriers imparticularly, that may be around so any tips would be massively appreciated.
I would really appreciate any tips as to which of the 3 is currently most productive for raptors. Hope to see Hen Harrier, peregrine, merlin and SE Owl (am I expecting too much?). It may be too much to get to all 3 places in a day, so I think I will concentrate on one or maybe two of the three. Is a time of day (i.e. roost) most productive to see them or do they favour a specific area for day hunting? I realise raptors can wander and it is purely subjective, but I really want to pin down any Hen Harriers imparticularly, that may be around so any tips would be massively appreciated.