Thursday 19th May

A Wood Warbler was singing im Broxa Forest, a Hobby flew south inland of Long Nab early afternoon and a Hobby flew west over Crossgates later in the afternoon. Two Ravens flew south over Harwood Dale Forest this morning and a Turtle Dove and singing Common Redstart were also present. Two Turtle Doves, 2 Woodcocks, 1 Nightjar and 1 Jay were present in Harwood Dale Forest opposite The Falcon Inn this evening. A pair of Spotted Flycatchers, two pairs of Wheatears, Whinchat, Redstart and Lesser Redpoll at Eller Beck.

Montage of Tree Sparrows by Beverely Senturk.