Euxton

[Paul Hodson]

Morning stroll, Ransnap woods- over the M6 footbridge- Mill lane- River Yarrow.
Chiffchaff 14. Willow warbler 2. Blackcap 3. Wren 9. Nuthatch 7. Goldcrest 3. Long tailed Tit 4. Goldfinch 10. Yellowhammer 3. Sand Martin c20. *Swallow 4. House sparrow c10. Great spotted Woodpecker. Stock dove 5. Jackdaw c10. Song Thrush. Mistle Thrush 2. Lapwing 8. Curlew 2. Oystercatcher 2. Canada Goose 2. Grey Heron. Moorhen.

Orange tip 5. Peacock and Speckled Wood butterflies.

Lords and Ladies in flower.

* Swallow takes my score to 94