27th February

Out with tall Andy today. A female Crossbill showed well in the tops of a Pine tree. A Ringed Plover and a Redshank were the earliest Ive had in Calderdale. Loads of Curlews, Lapwings and Oystercatchers are back also early. Raptors included 3 Barn Owls, 5 Short-eared Owls, 1 Hen, 2 Buzzards, 1 Little Owl and 4 Kestrels.