06:30-08:15

Mallard, c30 on the Irwell,

L.B.B.Gull, c12 east,

Collared Dove, pair on Newchurch Road,

Swift, c20 over the town,

G.S.Woodpecker, 4 singles calling,

Sand Martin, 3 at Townsendfold,

Pied Wagtail, 2,

Grey Wagtail, 2 singles & a group of 3,

Song Thrush, 3 in song along the Irwell & 2 in Whitaker Park,

Mistle Thrush, 1 singing near cemetery,

Blackcap, c8 along Irwell & 2 near former Hospital Grounds,

Chiffchaff, 3 in song along The Irwell & 2 in Whitaker Park,

Whitethroat, 1 singing at Townsendfold,

Coal Tit, calling in former hospital Grounds,

Goldcrest, calling from former Hospital Grounds,

Starling, a flock of c30 flew up above Horncliffe,

House Sparrow, c12 at various points,

Bullfinch, calling at Groundwork,

Goldfinch, c12,

Chaffinch, c20.

Regards,

David Nuttall.