Can you DM me an email address? @rspbcymru.bsky.social has some experience of tackling peat pipes during restoration in the Berwyn.

Thanks Matt. I produce an annual chart in the @birdsinwales.bsky.social Welsh Bird Report that shows the peak dates and movements. It's brilliant that birders like you undertake a count on the big days. Would love to know where they all go...!

An excellent tribute by Duncan. I echo the comments about Patrick's invaluable contribution to the DETR Raptor Working Group. His first-hand knowledge combined with his legal mind were a powerful combination that couldn't be ignored. A superb advocate for raptors.

Thanks to @zoobirder.bsky.social for the photo, with shout-outs to @birdsinwales.bsky.social for the @welshbirdsrarities.bsky.social data and @migrationmatt.bsky.social for all those pigeons.

Sort of. The nest site is about a mile from the sea but they feed across the Carneddau mountains. In summer, had a flock of around 30 at over 800 m asl

Ah, thank you. That will be it. Will try again after I have checked I record status tomorrow

Hoping you hadn't gone in there about a burn...

There was cake, equally well crafted by Richard, I think

and @birdsandbikes.bsky.social on @btobirds.bsky.social ringing scheme. Big effort on Wood Warblers this year.