Thirty five species noted this morning, highlight being two Hawfinch. Best of the rest:  Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Raven, Snipe x2, Kingfisher x2, Dipper x2 and good numbers of Bullfinch.

Male Merlin on fence post at midday. Usual suspects included 20 Golden Plover and close views (down to 50 yards) of Red Kite quartering bog.

Good views of male Black Redstart on rooftops at Llwyn Passat this a.m.

Three Red Kites over Mynydd Meio this morning.

Two Lapwings being harassed by crows. Not seen Lapwing up here for several years.

This afternoon: Male Merlin low over common, Red Kite, Buzzard, Kestrel, G.S. Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, Stonechat, Golden Plover numbers have increased from 26 to 45.

Goshawk x1, Red Kite x2, Buzzard x4, Raven x2.

This am:  Male Hen Harrier still around – hunting over bog south of trig point. 2 Red Kites nr Senghenydd.

Belated sightings: Male Hen Harrier mobbing Buzzard and Kestrel over trig point ridge on 17th, Red Kite also present. 26 Golden Plover on 13th. A Ringtail Hen Harrier near the 3 masts on Sept 22nd.