09:15hrs approx

Chiffchaff still singing at Cribden House

1 Little Grebe at Holme Terrace lodge

Dippers along the river at several sites mostly singles but a pair at The Holme

Prs of Canada Geese at Holmes Terrace lodge, Motorway bridge and E.B.S.W.

No sign of any Goosander today

2 Willow Warblers in song -1 around the circuit and 1 within the sewage works

1 Blackcap in song from sewage works

1 Swallow feeding over coke beds.

1 G.S.W. calling from rear of soap works

1 pr Grey Wagtail on coke beds + only c5 Pied Wagtail

1 Grey Heron flew over

Flock of 5 Goldfinch flew over

Goldcrest in song from conifers inside works

Cormorant flew S. over The Holme

Chiffchaff in song at Groundwork

lots of wren,dunnock,robin & chaffinch song throughout, absence of L.T.Tit notable.

Report of Redshank at Clowbridge res this morning per A.Jones.

Bob.