Moorlands 19/9/15.

Very steady. Ewden s lodge and return a total of 6 Stonechats, Raven 2, Buzzard 5, Kes 4, Siskin 40+, GS Pecker 1, Stock Dove 1, Golden Plover heard only. Low Moor/Midhope- the best raptor of the day a juv. imm. type Merlin spotted by J. Wasse late aft. + 1 Yellow Wagtail, 4 Buzzard, Kes 2. Yesterday eve. at Wilthorpe Marsh juv. Water Rail showing well + 2 Green Sandpipers. Of note 1 juv Swallow still being fed by adults here on 14th.