This winter has been a good one for Hen Harriers (Circus cyaneus). Whereas normally only a single individual would been seen during this period, with the help of photography it has been possible to determine that at least five different birds have been present. Four of these have been immature birds known as 'ringtails' and the fifth an adult female. Their presence often being heralded by the scorning of the resident Carrion Crows.
Also doing well are Short eared Owl's, with one site in Essex holding double figures, whilst locally up to seven have been seen across the river from Howland's Marsh. Not so fortunate was this individual that became a victim of overhead wires close to the seawall.
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