A Merlin was seen briefly yesterday morning. They rarely perch up here and most views are of a one dashing about over the fields after a stray Meadow Pipit or Skylark. Bill Potter is one of my volunteers here and captured this amazing footage of a one at Oare Marshes in North Kent recently. It had obviously just eaten as there are fluffy feathers and some blood around the bill. Anyway enjoy this close up view and have one of thise 'wish I was there' moments.
Howard Vaughan, Information Officer
Still a male knocking round Rainham today!
What a stunning bird, I'm still yet to see one.
Absolutely fantastic footage.
make allowance, I'm new in these here parts!