Within the next couple of weeks some lucky birder is going to clock an early returning Wheatear around our local area.
My first record over the last 5 years is 15th March but realistically I usually get my first during the last week in March but with the milder conditions of late they could start appearing anytime soon.
Soil Hill and Shelf Moor are usually favourites for the first sightings with birds arriving late in the month or early April to Fly Flatts.
Raggalds Flood held 3 on the 26/3 /14. So start checking those wall tops for that flash of white rump and see if anyone can get a record breaking early Wheatear.
BS