Monday 29 August 2011

St Anns-Dale Airfield

Wheatear most visible (25 counted in total) with 6 birds in recently mowed field by Kete with a further 7 in field where the bull was. The adjacent field being harrowed had 6 yellow and a couple of white wagtails, with others out of range to id. Greenshank calling overhead, heading northwards. Peregrine perched and later dashing over West Dale. Solitary whitethroat on the airfield. Chough very active, including 4 birds mixed in with flock of jackdaws and rooks at airfield. Curlew on the peregrines lookout on my return was a surprise. 3 buzzards.