Been running round the local moors a lot above Wharfedale - Ilkley Otley way and am surprised at the lack of Grouse this year. My friends are saying the same, I only saw 1 this morning in 2.5 hrs out. Whats it like in the Peak and other areas? Is it to do with the very wet start to spring followed by a drought?

Did hear a cuckoo and saw a deer and a partridge - french.