Luddenden DeanWainstalls

Luddenden Dean yesterday - at least two cuckoos up the dean from Jerusalem Farm, calling most of afternoon and visible. Also a lot of Willow Warblers and 2 Blackcaps. No sign of Redstart, Tree Pipit or Spotted Flcatcher in traditional haunts.
Vixen with two well grown cubs in one area.

Wainstalls ( Castle Carr Road) produced two pairs of Lapwing with one small chick each - but there are a LOT of Carrion Crows in the area! Also 4 (unringed) Twite in possible nesting territory. At least 50 Jackdaws on the edge of the moor and lots of Swits moving through.