Ewden cabin and return + 20/8/17.

Ewden a bit too windy but dry with good spells of sunshine. 3 juv Ring Ouzels together showed well flying about near the lodge and then feeding on the track. Pair of Wheatears were showing well near the metal gate. 4 Stonechats were at the s bend but no sign of the recent Whinchat. Going south were 20 House Martins and a similar number of Barn Swallows. Total of 5 Curlews included a group of 4 blogging high, constantly calling, went west. 1 pair of Ravens showed a few times and raptors were 1 Red Kite, Peregrine 1 fem., 3 C Buzzards, 5 Kestrels. Very steady at Wilthorpe Marsh yesterday with 2 Green Sands and 2 Snipe showing well. Flock of 200 Woodpigeon and 1 Willow Tit on canal.