Shibden Valley

Checked the upper valley area this afternoon. Not a lot about other than a famale Sparrowhawk and 2 Kestrels. Also a female Blackcap gorging itself on Blackberries. Several Bullfinch about and also a Little Owl.

Also had a look at Swales Moor landfill areas where the Shorelark stayed earlier in the year till about 26th March (my last sighting). There is quite a lot of excavation work going on but the area where the Shorelark was most regularly seen looks good again for wild flowers etc. Lets hope the Skylarks return later in the year along with any other interesting birds! Just a few Goldfinch and a Meadow Pipit this afternoon.