A Swallow seen flying around the farmyard, the earliest arrival in 49 years.
Bolton Abbey - A Chiffchaff singing and 40 Oystercatchers on the river bank.
Roger Nelson
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| Part of the flock of 40 Oystercatchers at Bolton Abbey photo: Roger Nelson |
Derek Parkin
Glovershaw
The fields around Golcar Farm contained 25 pairs of Lapwing, three pairs of Curlew a pair of Redshank and a few 'chunking' Snipe. Seven Oystercatchers were feeding in the fields beyond the race track and up to 20 Skylarks were present on the Golf Course.
Paul King
Stainburn Forest
Woodcock (1 flushed), Tawny Owl (another daytime hooter), plentiful Chiffchaffs, displaying Siskins and Crossbills (some singing); single male Brambling in treetop with a Crossbill; also a Brimstone butterfly.
John Armstrong
