13:15hrs approx

E.B.S.W.

1 Green Sandpiper (again) feeding on beds with BHGs - viewed from main gate.

2 Grey Wagtail

c30 Pied Wagtail

c50 B.H.Gull

few corvids

 Irwell Vale

1 Heron 1 Dipper

1m Goosander

c12 Mallard

1 Moorhen

R.Irwell - Townsendfold

1 Dipper

Pr Goosander flew downstream

5+50 Jackdaw flew S.

1f Goosander on river at The Holme

c12 Mallard at Holmes Terrace lodge

Leabrook

1 Dipper

1 Heron

1 Goldcrest at Reedsholme

Notable absence of song birds throughout but an excellent pint of bitter at the Buffer Stop in Rawtenstall - highly recommended.

Bob.