09:00 hrs onwards

1 Redwing flew out of scrub along lane calling, then into Cribden Clough. No other thrushes seen all morning.

4 House Martin over pasture

c50 flock of Starlings over Twin Lodges along with attendant Sparrowhawk.

Lots of Jay activity along Oakenhead Wood Rd and into Cribden Clough, at least 4 birds in the area - carrying acorns.

1 Meadow Pipit & 3 Swallows along the hillside.

2 Kestrel hunting above Cribden Clough.

2 Bullfinch at Twin Lodge.

Movement of large gulls up the Limy valley all immatures 14+1+17+42.

Pr Raven over Cribden Clough.

12+ Magpie at Leabrook creating holy hell, all in the same tree chasing and calling.

1 Sparrowhawk & 1 calling Buzzard over Reedsholme.

Once again very poor for small passerines.

Bob.