Low Moor/Midhope 27/8/18. G Wasse, J Wasse, S Green.

Rain cleared to leave a cold and breezy afternoon. Still, decent for birds with cc Marsh Harrier, at least 3 Red Kites, Merlin chasing what was thought to be a small wader. C Buzzard 7, Kestrel 4, Sparrowhawk 1 completing the raptors. Raven 4, LBB Gull 6, Crossbill 4, Yellow Wagtail 5 down with the cattle. Mistle Thrush flock 17, Sand Martin 2, Siskin 2, Meadow Pipit 3 and c 90 Red Grouse include a flock of 50 flushed by a kite.