29th July

A first summer Hobby was a nice surprise today, also Barn Owl, Buzzard and several Kestrels.

22nd July

Back on the moors tonight and the female Hen was joined by a tatty looking Marsh Harrier, also Barn Owl, Buzzard and 6 Kestrels and I may have had a brief view of a possible Yellow Wag but will have to let that one go.

21st July

A Red Kite flew north west over Tower Hill heading towards Midgley Moor. Sadly my camera was up all wrong so no pictures.

15th July

Out on the tops and a female Hen Harrier was a nice early surprise, no doubt a failed breeder from farther north or she had her young stolen by un-natural England. Looks like most of the Shorties have failed, we couldn't find a single bird today.

8th July

Me and DF checked out a local site last night and the first bird we saw was a Hobby, which was the first I have had in Calderdale this year. Also Peregrine, Sparrowhawk and 3 Kestrels.

1st July

Nightjar churring again from 22.15 - 22.35PM but not seen this time, also Woodcock roding and several Roe Deer barking + 1000000000000 midges biting.