Elland GP

The recent southerly winds produced some early returners this afternoon including 20+ House Martins, 20+ Sand Martins with c6 Swallows with them. All were mainly feeding high over the ski-lake in the strong westerly wind. c 8 Chiff-chaffs singing in the area and 1 Blackcap singing along the canal. 6 Lesser Redpoll also seen but possibly more present on the planted landfill area. Also Green Woodpecker heard nearby. 2 Cormorants, 1 Little Grebe, 2 Grey Herons, 2 Goosander, 1 L B B Gull >E 1 Comma and 3+ Peacock butterflies as well. Good to watch the hirundines and hear some warblers after a long cold winter and to meet up with Mike, Ian and Geoff was a bonus.