A female MERLIN was at Linford NR at 1430 today; it was a female and came from the reserve and crossed the rough ground and Swans Way where the owls are wintering before going straight over the Canal. At a guess I'd say it was doing about 60 mph !!
The Aylesbury County Hall PEREGRINES remain on the tower with the female right next to the platform on Saturday and the male there on Sunday.In the last week their prey has included 2 Feral Pigeons, 1 Lapwing and 1 Song Thrush (Mike Wallen)
The Merlin represents the 119th species of the year.