On Christmas Eve I was out for a dusk walk with the dogs. The walk took me through open fields and on the edge of woodland (mostly broadleaf with some conifers). On the way back, I heard a screeching sound from the woodland and I didn't know what it was.
Sunset was at about 4pm on Christmas Eve, and I heard the sound at about 5pm.
I've made an attempt to record it - apologies for the poor quality but I only had a mobile phone with me. I've highlighted the recording with "ANIMAL/BIRD NOISE" when I hear the sound.
All suggestions welcome on what it might be!
Here's a link to the recording: