Moorlands, bank holiday weekend.

Very steady at both Ewden and Low Moor. - Ewden valley 28th, 6 Buzzards together was the raptor highlight. Just 1 brief Kestrel was the only falcon sighting and 1 Sparrowhawk. Raven 2, Golden Plover 3, one seen, 1 chipping Snipe, 1 pair of Stonechats at the s bends with the male in stunning plumage, Swift 10 blogging in the valley. Low Moor 29th, a few hours late aft only produced 2 Ravens, 2 Buzzards, 3 Kestrels together. Wharncliffe Wood 30th - 1 singing Wood Warbler showing well late a.m. from track at e side of wood.