Whitethroat: Present and singing again near to Rawtenstall Old Rd (Kirkhill) Grasshopper Warbler: At least 2 reeling at Top O'th' Slate (possibly more) Linnet: A party of 10 heading S-N (transient), plus a pair at Laund Swallow: 1 back on territory - Higher Lane. Lapwing: One messing about near Top O'th Slate. Meadow Pipit: 2 S-N (transient). Willow Warblers: At least 5 calling at Top O'th' Slate.
