At last, a warm Spring morning and beautiful sunshine. Hilla Green is a gem of a habitat on the upper reaches of the River Derwent and set in part of Troutsdale. Arriving at this peaceful setting, only the sound of bird song could be heard - Chiffchaffs in good numbers, Wrens singing loudly along the river banks, Goldcrests up in the trees and even a Dipper calling. In the first ten minutes, there were two Dippers, two Grey Wagtails, a Kingfisher over and Nuthatch in a nearby tree. A short walk on the riverbank saw 6 Siskins feeding, a Treecreeper and a pair of Bullfinches. As the temperature rose late morning, my attention turned to the sky and walking up the Dale, 4 Common Buzzards were circling together. Soon there were 8 in different locations and higher up, a male Sparrowhawk displayed to its female partner. Kestrel and Peregrine were also making appearances. Later, in a different location, 2 Goshawks flew low across the forested areas. A really excellent day out. One of the Common Buzzards seen in the area.
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