Low Moor/Midhope 23/3/19, D Simmonite, J Hindley, G and J Wasse, S Green.

This afternoon. - Male Merlin, Peregrine imm. presumed male, looked quite small, C Buzzard c15, Sparrowhawk 3, Kestrel 1. Good for Finches with Crossbill c30, Brambling c100, Redpoll 200+ with possibly a few looking Mealys. Siskin 100, Redpoll c 200. Waders, - flock of c60 Golden Plover south, Curlew c60 included a flock of about 50, chipping Snipe 2, Oystercatcher 2. Raven 3. =