5th May

Luddenden Dean
Out with DJP this afternoon (didn't take my camera or scope). Male Pied Fly showed well holding two territories also Cucckoo perched on a wall for 5 minutes. All the other usual species also present.
On to EGP where we were told the Shag was still present sat on the canal wall only some 15 feet way. There it was only my second one in Calderdale and so close with my camera safe in the draw back home. Whitethroat, Reed Warbler, Blackcaps, Chiffs and Willows and a Sparrowhawk over.