The weather dictated a change in plan today so a small but hardy band went up the other valley at Strata and saw 35 species,( most during a brief interlude in the downpour) including crossbills and a goshawk!
Although we remarked how good it would have been in May the wet woods were nevertheless,magical. Surprisingly small moths were flying and during dry spells the midges got into gear; just as well there were some young swallows on the wing.