Dipper - a lucky encounter

It rained for most of the morning from around 10am but brightened late afternoon. James asked if I wanted to have a look for water voles, which seemed like a good idea so we decided to try the River Bradford at Youlgreave. We found quite a few droppings and signs of recent activity but no water vole but we did get nice views of a Dipper so can't complain. 
Ken let me know that Curlew are back in number with around 20 on the moor today.

Dipper