I have fished the Witham between Stapleford and Aubourn for 45 years and have only ever had one sighting of a Water Rail back in about 1990, it was between Norton Disney and Bassingham. This afternoon, above Scotwater bridge(Norton Disney), i saw my second, rather pleased as the fishing wasn't up to much. Locally, Bassingham fen area, i have seen a male Sparrowhawk, several Kestrels and Common Buzzards, including a really pale phase one, almost white underparts, 2 single Little Owls and also a pair together, a Barn Owl, a covey of 15 English Partridge and several Bullfinches.
A very happy new year to everyone.
Cheers,
Oliver.
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