I was on Kennard Moor yesterday afternoon when grass cutting was well under way right across the southern side of the moor – actually this is technically Butt Moor but no matter.
There where ten Buzzards overhead of the tractors.  Now, it’s quite common for Buzzards to hover like a Kestrel –  the wings out-stretched and the tail beautifully fanned. I’ve seen it a hundred times over the years. However, all the buzzards were doing it together at the same time!  It was like a synchronized hover - a quite incredible and unusual sighting.  Perhaps the thermals were perfect for it?  There was also one Red Kite around at the same time. 
I went out there again first thing (6.30am) this morning and walked the edges of those cut fields.
The smell of freshly cut grass is wonderful in the cool air of the early morning. This time there were 15 Buzzards present, sat in the fields or sat on top of hawthorn bushes. – all just loafing about.
It was a joy to see male Stonechat, Reed Bunting & Linnet, all in their beautiful breeding plumage.
There were several Roe Deer just casually walking about, wondering what had happened to all of their cover!
This week I also saw a female / juvenile Marsh Harrier on the same side of the Moor.