Quote Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak View Post
unknown Raptor...

small and stocky(smaller than a Kestrel)...a bit like a budgie on steroids..First thought was a Hobby but they are swift like and dash around I seem to remember

It was hunting close to the ground, not hovering at all. On looking at my bird book I'm convinced it was a Merlin??? is this possible on the flanks of Bleaklow
I've seen & heard Merlin on Bleaklow