2 Redstart singing along the Cwm Wyre road yesterday and a male Pied Flycatcher down in the Cwm by the river. Only the second Pied Fly here and just like the previous bird from some years ago, this one seems to be trying to dislodge a pair of Nuthatches from their nesr hole. Last time the eviction was successful and a pair of flycatchers had a breeding attempt. We'll see what happens this time... also 5 Crossbills, part of a larger flock (12 earlier in the week) still ranging the Cwm, small numbers of Swallows and Martins passing through, fledgling Blackbirds and most of the regulars singing, drumming etc. Lots of Speckled Woods too, very likely 2 male Brimstones, 5 Peacocks feeding on cherry blossom and a Red Admiral on Crab Apple blossom.
Keith Burdett