Ewden valley 22/7/18.

Very steady with strong wind at the lodge and low cloud not helping. Red Kite, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel plentiful, 6+, C Buzzard 5. Party of 15 juv. Curlew, 5+ Golden Plover down near the entrance gate with 2 adults alarming with probable nearby young. 60 Swifts south with a similar number of Swallows + 1 House Martin. Siskin 4, Redpoll 1.