we had our annual pilgrimage to count black grouse on the 24th. took my usual car full giving priority to people who have never been before, total of 5 participents. 2 off which were grimbarians tony brian and georgia gough and 2 mates from derbyshire. enjoyed by all despite the cold and many hours driving 400 miles done in the day, phew
26 blackcock
25 greyhen
12 red grouse
then on to teeside area where we managed to dig out
bean goose
4 smew 3 redhead and 1 male
drake scaup
green winged teal
terry whalin
