Quite a strong westerly, cool 10 degrees but sunny..
Chiffchaff, five in total all in song from Stubbins to Irwell vale.
Willow Warbler, one in song near Alderbottom and two in willows by the river in Irwell vale.
My first returning Blackcaps, both males in song, one at East view and one in Strongstry woods.
Sand Martin, first returning, three high over Alderbottom.
Regards Brian.
BEST REGARDS B A KIRKWOOD.
Hi Brian
on the migrant theme, I had a flock of c15 redwings flying north west over Waterfoot & a flock of c50 redwings flying west over Park Road, Bacup this morning
cheers Kevin
Common scoter over at about 21:30 06/04/23. Calls lasted for about 30mins so could have been quite a few. Cheers Ian
Andy Young had Common Scoter on Ogden Saturday.