18th April

After removing a Jackdaw that had been stuck in the chimney for 2 days I headed off to my Old stompping grounds of Fly Flats and Cold Edge. At least 2 Shorties were seen as well as displaying Wheatars and my first Swallow of the year.

8th and 10th April

8th April, best ever count of Shorties today with 11 birds in one general area, also 2 LEOs, 1 out hunting early, 1 Merlin and 3 Wheatears. 10th April, managed to get a few shots of the LEO today, also 8 Shorties, 2 Sparrowawks, 4 Buzzards, 2 Kestrels, Little Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper etc.

1st April

1st April, todays highlights were a pair of Ring Ouzels, 7 Shorties and a superb Merlin.