I visited Elton Common looking for, or rather listening for Quail this afternoon but there was no sign, it's still a little early for Q...

 When I gave my update on returning migrants I forget to mention the Hobby. The first returning birds were reported on the moor on 31st Apri...

 It was good to be back on the moor this morning, having just returned from several weeks in France and Spain. The weather could have been b...

 My first Wood Warbler of the year, calling in the woodland on the edge of Stanton Moor. Several times over the years I've noted that th...

 Four Common Sandpiper together at Chatsworth this morning was a nice surprise. Fingers crossed that we may get a breeding pair this year. C...

 Caught up with my first House Martin of the year yesterday at Chatsworth and then a flurry of migrants at Beeley this morning.  House Marti...

 The first Pied Flycatcher of the year was found yesterday by Alan Stewardson in Hall Dale Wood. It was still there this morning in better w...

Distant views today of 2 of 3 Ring Ouzel ( a male and 2 females)  found by Robin Elliott in the same area we had them last year, in the fiel...

 I saw a single Water Vole a couple of days ago in Bakewell but of course didn't have the camera. Fortunately I saw 2 today which are my...

 My first Willow Warblers today back in Farley with two birds singing and a Tree Pipit at Whitesprings is about a week earlier than usual. T...

 Pleased to see my first Swallows of the year today at Harthill Pond, Youlgrave, at least 4 birds were skimming around the pond briefly.  Th...

 I've seen this pair of Common Crossbill in the same location in Matlock Forest several times during the past month and I'm hoping t...

 Caught up with my first Northern Wheatear this morning, by the Triangle on Beeley Moor. I'd searched the area several times during the ...

Three Sand Martin bach at Chatsworth today and 6 Common Chiffchaff  were a sign that Spring really is on its way. Sand Martin The Mandarin a...

I've speculated before about food sources for Red Kites and I think they'll eat any carrion they can find. Today I saw an adult Red ...