08:30-10:00

Fogged off the higher ground so checked out EBSW to Alderbottom.

Mallard, c6,

L.B.B.Gull, c20 south over Horncliffe,

B.H.Gull, c4 on sewage works,

Stock Dove, 2 at Alderbottom,

Swift, c250 over the beds,

G.S.Woodpecker, 2 calling birds,

Swallow, c50 over the beds,

House Martin, c150 over the beds

Sand Martin, c6 over the beds,

Song Thrush, 1 singing,

Blackcap, 4 singing,

Willow Warbler, 4 singing & 1 gathering food,

Spotted Flycatcher, 1 near Alderbottom,

L.T.Tit, family party of c12 birds,

Nuthatch, family party of c6 birds,

Regards,

David Nuttall.