Hi Craig Thanks so much That's exactly what it is. Just looked at some pictures. I got rather excited when i didn't know what it was haha
Always worth checking these things Chris - colour abnormalities can really cause confusion. I recently had a crow with a white face and flecking on the breast plus a few white flight feathers. Wondered what the heck I was looking at for a good few minutes!!
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Sounds like the one seen around Edgworth on numerous occasions over the last few years. I first saw it myself at top end of Wayoh a couple of years ago and also thought Barn Owl at first sight as it flew between trees, but out in the open it was obviously a Crow.
I should add that whilst I'm no expert I can identify over 150 birds but this one has me stumped. It's not a tern or gull. It's feathers appear soft like an owl. I think it has a black/darkish face with very white main feathers.
