10:00-12:00

Canada Goose, a flock of 5 flew up the valley,

Mallard, 4 males on the river at Irwell Vale,

Buzzard, 1 soaring bird,

Sparrowhawk, tatty female near The Whitchaff,

Kestrel, 1 near Rossendale Golf Club,

B.H.Gull, 2 following the course of the river,

L.B.B.Gull, c12 over,

Collared Dove, pair at Irwell Vale,

Swift, 4 over Rawtenstall,

G.S.Woodpecker, one of fat ball near The Holme,

Swallow, c20,

House Martin, 4,

Pied Wagtail, 2,

Grey Wagtail, 4 family groups,

Dipper, 1,

Song Thrush, 3 singing birds,

Willow Warbler, c20, mainly in song,

Chiffchaff, 3 singing birds,

Blackcap, c8 singing birds,

Whitethroat, 3 singing birds,

L.T.Tit, 3 family parties,

Goldcrest, singing bird near Whitchaff,

House Sparrow, c12 at Townsendfold,

Chaffinch, c12,

Goldfinch, c12,

Greenfinch, 1,

Bullfinch, 1 male plus other calling birds,

Reed Bunting, 1 near Ewood Bridge.

Regards,

David Nuttall.