Ewden stone circle track./ Low Moor, Midhope. 20/5/15.

Ewden - No escaping winter here in a cold n.w. wind. Up to the cabin and back had 2 pairs of Stonechats possibly 3 with another bird heard. 2 calling Cuckoo's, Golden Plover 1, Swift 6, chipping Snipe 1, Ring Ouzel 1, Raven 2 and a party of 5, Buzzard 6, Kestrel 2 and a pair of Pied Wagtails at the cabin. Low Moor/ Midhope - A coat warmer here and a pleasant lunch in the sun. Buzzard 6, Kestrel 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Raven 2, Oystercatcher 2, Siskin 2, Snipe 6 and a constant steady movement of Swifts going east to west. Over 100 counted but many more. Light entertainment was provided mid-aft by the week a Wednesday team who had come for the GG Shrike.