Cold Edge/Withens Gap (Fly Flats)

Black Redstart still there this afternoon but elusive. Location is the farm ruin on the track leading from Cold Edge to Withens Gap (easiest way is from the former Withens pub and walk down the track towards Cold Edge) The bird is very elusive. Please be aware that someone lives there! so don't venture in the grounds - or the buildings!!!

Spotted Flycatcher there in the little garden along with Reed Bunting. Also seen was a Merlin (f) across the moor and a juv Hobby came over high chasing a Meadow Pipit at 13.45 failing to catch it over several attempts. It then soared over the Wainstalls Road and headed off down towards the Calder Valley.

Several Whinchats, Wheatears and Stonechats in the area including Fly Flatts where there were 14 Twite at the feeding station.