Day out West

an away day up the dale

Lots to see up that way.

Highlights were watching these guys :-

Others seen:-
3 Egyptian Geese
redhead Smew
my first of the year singing Marsh Tit
Lapwing & Golden Plover displaying on territory
year-ticks of Red & Black Grouse
Singing Crossbill & Siskin
a roadside Snow Bunting nr Stanhope
raptors invisible, although i chanced upon a day-light hunting Barn Owl & managed a record shot.