Ewden lodge and return 2/9/17.

Bright and sunny but loads of midges with teeth. Insect repellent a must today but mine was left in the motor. Still managed to tuff it out with relief when the breeze blew. cc Marsh Harrier 1 possibly 2, with 2 possibly 3 reported this morning. Hobby 1, Peregrine 1 possibly 2, Sparrowhawk 1, C Buzzard 8+, Kestrel 6+. The s bend area had 1 Whinchat and what was thought to be 7 Stonechats which included at least 3 males. Raven scarce, just 1, Meadow Pipit 25, Siskin 2. Steady trickle of House Martin and Swallows going s.