Ewden valley 15/5/22.

Nearly in full leaf now and looking very green. Weather staying dry but the birding very slow at times and no surprises. Merlin 1 male, Peregrine 1, Red Kite 1, C Buzzard 6+, Kestrel 1. Raven 3, Golden Plover 2 down, Ring Ouzel 1, Stonechat 4, Cuckoo 2 males and a calling female. Meadow Pipit c 40, Carrion Crow 1, 2 Mountain Hares on track.