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You searched for all sightings reported between 01/01/2012 and 31/12/2012.

DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
03/05/12Short-eared OwlNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
11:34
Briefly flew around W end of East Fen and then landed, watched area for a further hour but no new sighting, S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
01/05/12Short-eared OwlNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R F Milligan
11:25
Landed at the western end of East Fen below Dell Field, after being mobbed by crows. Area observed for about an hour but no further sighting.S/W G Duffus. Please only view from the public footpath.  
30/04/12Short-eared OwlNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1I D Paine
20:10
Quartering end of the lake near the little owl boxes. Please only view from the public footpath.  
29/04/12Short-eared OwlQueen Mother Reservoir1M J McKee
15:20
Key holders only.  
24/04/12Short-eared OwlAldermaston1P E Hutchins
09:20
Today at 09:38 Berks Short-eared Owl Aldermaston AWE at 9.20am SU.585.653 . Off Rare Bird Alert.  
02/03/12Short-eared OwlGrove Lake, Moor Green Lakes1R J Hard
11:45
Flew W to E across lake and over reeds before landing out of sight.Mobbed by mixture of crows,magpies and gulls.Seen also by (?) D Jones.  
10/02/12Short-eared OwlHungerford1T Bunce
13:30
Flying towards the NE away from town.  
10/02/12Short-eared OwlBoxford1A Downes
15:30
Hunting fieldfares and starlings in private wildflower meadow and adjoining copse at north side of Shepherds Hill. Watched for 10 minutes, then off high to north west. SU431717.  
08/01/12Short-eared OwlRiseley1C Clacey
04:45
Bird seen on ground from approx 10 - 15 feet, just before Riseley on the route to swallowfield. Both ear tufts were noticeable as was the pale face and light coloured eyes. The bird was noticeable due to proximity of street lighting some 20 feet away. It had a small rodent in talons. Observed for approx 1 - 2 minutes.