Northern Wheatear - Beeley Moor

 I missed the first Wheatears seen on 22nd March so was pleased when Ken phoned to say another had turned up by the Triangle. Always nice to see your first Wheatear of the year. Hopefully more to follow.

Northern Wheatear - male © Ken Smith

Migrant arrivals

 Having been away for a few weeks it looks like my return has coincided with that of some of our returning migrants, I've listed some dates below but there may be earlier records.

Curlew Beeley Moor 19th February

Oystercatcher Chatsworth 4 20th March

Osprey Wirestone Lane 20th March

Wheatear Beeley Moor 3 22nd March

Barn Swallow Beeley Triangle 21st March

Sand Martin Chatsworth 25 on 23rd March, first reported 20th March

Common Chiffchaff Chatsworth 4 on 23rd March, first reported 20th March.

We just need some warmer weather now!

Sand Martin