Today I was privileged to see a Barn Owl fly directly across path on the Downslink, just one and a half cycle lengths in front of me and about 8 feet off the ground.

I was cycling southwards about 100 yards north of the field at Betley Bridge and the Barn owl flew from one hedgerow to another across the cycle track and probably across the fields beyond.

To see its plumage, broad wings and flight pattern, so close to me is something I’ll never forget.

Hilary Green, 28th August 2024