Whitethroat on small lane between Cedar Ave and Haslingden Old Road (Nr Kirkhill Farm) watching close within 10 yards for 10 minutes - both on arrival and return. Redpoll - small party seen now for over 4 weeks near Kirkhill Farm. Willow Warbler - one singing near Kirkhill Farm. Wheatear - female on muck pile near to side of Top O'th' Slate. Linnet - 1 going over Slate S-N transient Greenfinch - 1 going over Slate S-N transient Willow Warbler - at least 9 birds calling on Top O'th' Slate. Canada Goose - a pair probably local came up from D/Clough heading to Rawtenstall. Blackcap - singing (not seen) at Higher Lane (off Hud Rake) Willow Warbler - one singing at Higher Lane No Grasshoppers,Whitethroats or Blackcaps on Top O'th'Slate yet!!
