Midday start.

E.B.S.W. -

c100 Swallows, few martins some birds heading off N.E.

c15 Pied Wagtail

3 Meadow Pipits

Goldcrest in song nearby

Dipper in river at Irwell Vale + 1 around the circuit.

min. 4 Song Thrush in good voice

Pr Nuthatch at Irwell Vale - male calling loudly.

Buzzard fest over Lumb Vale/Strongstry with 5 birds in the air along with a female Sparrowhawk

Willow Warblers around the area in reasonable numbers but I feel that they aren't all back yet.

1 Chiffchaff at Alderbottom + 1 at E.B.S.W. circuit.

Bob & Archie.