Chiff Chaff singing behind house last 5 days not a breeding site! (nr Haltwhistle) another at Grindon Lough (wood at side of road) Northern Wheatear at Sipton Burn (East Allen) this afternoon no sign of any Ring Ousels yet. Golden Plover flocks starting to build up in traditional sites again in East Allen valley extensive black on males suggesting Northern race, Redshank Snipe and Oystercatcher also back on their upland breeding sites and displaying. Quite a few Fieldfare groups in area this last week some in the hundreds.
Good birding All
Stewart Hingston