Low Moor/Midhope. - Wilthorpe Marsh 17/3/19.

Low Moor this aft. Impressive with plenty going on in mostly very good light. Snipe c 10 chipping and displaying with some showing well. Curlew 10 + calling and displaying and good numbers of Lapwing and Oystercatcher 2 down. Crossbill 1 pair with the fem. showing well, Fieldfare total 20, Meadow Pipit 10, Raven 3 and 6+ C Buzzard. Wilthorpe this am very steady with no sign of any Water Pipits but still windy. Green Sand 2, Oystercatcher 1 pair, Chiffchaff 4, Meadow Pipit 10 and 6 Herring Gulls down. Good news on Grey Partridge with 2 separate pairs flushed. Looks to be holding on as a breeding bird.