26th September

Yesterdays birds included a Marsh Harrier that came in with 3 Hen Harriers, also 3 Barn Owls, 7 Buzzards, 2 Kestrels, 2 Ravens, 1 Herring Gull, 1 Snipe and a flock of 310 Pinkies.

12th September

Back on the moors. 2 Hens, 1 Peregrine, 4 Buzzards, 4 Kestrels, 2 Barn Owls, 7 Ravens, 1 Grey Heron and 2 Spotted Flycarchers.

A few more

White-tailed Lapwing / Plover

Finally got over to Blacktoft for the White-tailed Lapwing and it showed really well all afternoon. Saw one on Lesvos 20 years ago then dipped on one at Leighton Moss 14 years ago so really chuffed to see this bird. Lots of other nice birds also present.

9th September

Finally got Sand Martin on my year list with at least 2 in with a large flock of Swallows and House Martins at Roils Head today. They drew in a superb Hobby which took one out and flew off over the Golf Course with it. Also here at last a Spotted Flycatcher and at least 2 Chiffchaffs. Male Kestrel and female Sparrowhawk at Highroad Well Moor.

6th September

Found a probable Yellow-legged Gull today at Pellon Reservoir, sadly it only showed its front end. Out on the moors later on and a nice juvenile Marsh Harrier was a welcome sight, also 1 Hen, 1 Buzzard, 17 Ravens and a Spotted Flycatcher + 10000000000000000000 midges.

3rd September

Walk over Roils Head again today and a male Kestrel caught a small rodent right in front of me and eat it within a couple of minutes, also 130 Linnets, 1 Willow Warbler and a Sparrowhawk. Wheatear yesterday.

1st September

Finally got a Hobby this year when a juvenile flew strait past me at close range at Roils Head today, also Sparrowhawk and I possibly heard a Whimbrel calling but wont count it.