If I was staying local I’d guess Red Grouse or Tawny Owl Dan. As we’re heading to the West Coast I’m going guess Mallard.What was your first bird of 2024?
(Or if still waiting for the year to arrive, what do you reckon it will be?!)
My year too, started as it ended, just after the fireworks with a Strix-ly H-owl!Tawny Owl, at least two. Heard while opening the blinds.
Me too !Still in bed, heard a Herring Gull calling!!