Big Sparrowhawk

Mid am and a quick walk up to WSL, via Sandford and round past Sandford Copse, maybe heard Kingfisher, definite Chiffchaff at Heron's Water, Loddon side. Then a Sparrowhawk went over and landed Middle Marsh side, as it flew over I thought it was a big female at first, but on scoping found it to be about the biggest male I have ever seen.

Later on I arrived at Bittern Hide around 16:30, 4 others already there and no sign of a Bittern, we waited until we couldn't see thru scopes anymore, then headed out to wait for Barn Owl.

Even felt too late for one, but 16:55 a Woodcock shot thru and away left of the big Oak to the left of the Barn Owk box. Only 2, maybe 3 of us saw anything. I quit then as did all but 2, the Barn Owl never showed.