Moorland news 30th and 29th March 2024.

30/3/24 Ewden valley, J Wasse, S Green. Very steady. 1 male Ring Ouzel, Stonechat 2 pair, Crossbill 1 n, Meadow Pipit c35, Grey Wagtail 1 w. Golden Plover flock c 40 sw, Raven 4, Red Kite 1+, Peregrine 2, C Buzzard c10, Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel c 6. 29/3/24 Low Moor/Midhope, G and J Wasse, S Green. Good light but cold. Goshawk 1 imm seen a few times, Merlin 1 through ne, C Buzzard 6+, Kestrel 3. Raven 3, Golden Plover 2, LBB Gull 3, G Heron 1, Snipe 2. Oystercatcher 4, Crossbill 2 males into res conifers, Siskin c 10, Nuthatch 1.