Ewden valley lodge and return. D Simmonite, S Green. 29/7/17.

Good conditions with excellent light and kept dry. Highlights were raptors with 2 Red Kites which were together late aft over ewden height. Male Merlin showed well but brief, Peregrine 1, C Buzzard 5, Kestrel 6+. Raven 5, Carrion Crow party of 3 w. calling, well up the track. Stonechat 4 included at least 2 juvs, Curlew only 1 so well worthy of a mention as with Siskin 1 and a male Reed Bunting.