As some of you may be aware, we have been working our way towards seeing 200 species of wild British Bird within the UK in 2024. We arrived in Northern Ireland on 199 species, with the possibility of seeing Storm Petrols or Skuas from the ferry, but there was very little birdlife on the outward crossing. So knowing where there were Long-eared owls nesting, we set off to try and see or hear them. Sadly, it was a very windy night so the young were quiet compared to normal, but we did hear one loud and definative 'squeal' ...our 200th bird. (We also saw Storm Petrels on the return ferry crossing.) No owl photos for obvious reasons but a memorable 200th bird experience.
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