Rawtenstall Mistle Thrush in song 1 Jay 1 Sparrowhawk flew at pigeons nr. Tesco store - outcome not visible.
Newhallhey Pr Bullfinch Dipper
Coal Tit calling/song at The Holme Pr Long Tailed Tit at Townsendfold along the river
Ewood Bridge Dipper on river Pr Collared Dove 1 Goldcrest in garden hedge
E.B.S.W. Pr Oystercatcher c50 B.H.Gull Pr Grey Wagtail Min. 2 House Martin Min. 2 Sand Martin c6 Swallow c4 Pied Wagtail 1 Mistle Thrush in song 1 Coal Tit calling/song Small passage of L.B.B.Gull all moving S. c30 birds in 5 groups.
Irwell Vale Pr Dipper on river Ogden
1 Chiffchaff in song on far side of sewage works. Pr Long Tailed Tit
A minimum of 12 Wrens in song during the walk would suggest that this species has suvived the winter rather well. Grey Wags however still remain scarce and are absent from many usual sites along the river.
