Ulnes Walton Raven roost !!
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Ulnes Walton Raven roost !!
A great count of 14 raven this morning seen at first light ( probably roosting near to the prison ) the birds circled around for a few moments before dispersing ( 4 birds stayed in the area ) also seen sparrowhawk , buzzard , 1 heron , 15 lt tit , bullfinch , 1 snipe , 4 lapwing , 50 woodpigeon , 30 redwing , several blackbird , 1 song thrush .
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Re: Ulnes Walton Raven roost !!
Are they in the heavily wooded area between the old covered tip and the prison grounds Gary?
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Re: Ulnes Walton Raven roost !!
Most likely Paul i only spotted the birds near to ulnes walton lane , ive heard of a large corvid roost in that area in previous years though .
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Re: Ulnes Walton Raven roost !!
No sign of any raven over the last 2 days although a corvid flock was seen in the distance over the prison , male sparrowhawk caught a song thrush this morning but the the thrush managed to escape , 2 buzzard , 1 kestrel , redwings , bullfinch .
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Re: Ulnes Walton Raven roost !!
Single raven seen today but in the daytime , male and female sparrowhawk , 1 bullfinch , woodpigeons feeding on ivy berries , 2 buzzard .
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Re: Ulnes Walton Raven roost !!
Green sandpiper heard this afternoon .