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Monday, 15 May 2023

Shibden Valley

Almost 2 years ago I made a decision not to do Shibden again and after today’s session I wish I’d stuck to it. Twas quiet to say the least and hard work motivating oneself to complete the circuit.

The Jackdaw Colony in the wall down the Bare Head Lane track is now deserted. A Moorhen had two juveniles with it on the pond at the track top.
5/6 Swallow 1 each Bullfinch GSW Green Woodpecker. I did get my first Blackcap of the year - 4 mebbe 5 singers.
Whitethroat numbers are down, just 2 singers. 4 Chiffchaff 6/7 WW.

Not a single raptor seen or heard. 1 Linnet. 3/4 Blackbird some pretty 🐄 s 😋.
I hope the lady I met walking the dog (there’s a song in there) was reunited with it after the pooch took fright at my appearance and scarpered at speed down the track.