A few gulls on the shore along with Mallards but nothing other than a Cormorant on the water whilst several Mipits and Linnets were grouping on the dam wall and wires.
The highlight of the watch was an obvious move of raptors all heading>SE but very high and some distant so this ,combined with the lack of lighting, eliminated any chance of a good photo and just as I needed one.
3 Kestrels and 2 Sparrowhawk moved over in migration mode high and on the same flight path shortly to be followed by a Buzzard passing more to the north of me but still heading >SE.
The next raptor over is a problem bird. It came over from behind me high and fast so I only managed tail end views and in silhouette as it motored over >SE making the gulls lift up in an attempt to mob it. Its long straight tail stood out as well as long narrow elbowed wings below which I could just make out a pattern. The bird looked uniform dark even allowing for the conditions.
Harrier sp. I,ll say Marsh and risk being shot down.
