Our "guaranteed Black Grouse" were like searching for Gorillas in the mist. Tantalisingly audible, but frustratingly invisible, it was late on our second dawn raid before the cursed fog slowly lifted, revealing at least a dozen Blackcocks, splendidly strutting their stuff. A good result. Other star sightings included Red Kite, handsome Wheatears, colossal Ravens, a flock of 200+ Fieldfares, posing Dippers and Red Grouse, and an amazing eight Ring Ouzels, seen well on a single 'stroll' of the Pennine Way.