Enjoyed a couple of hours at Symond's Yat watching a peregrine, perched and flying. A buzzard alighted on the shingle beside the river bank below us and proceeded to bathe in the river vigorously for around 10 minutes. First time I had seen this happen. Around 2.30pm a couple of swallows flew southwards across the river valley. I don't remember seeing them around as late in the year as this though I have never kept any record in the past. Is 18 Oct considered late ? Thanks Dave