Probably are, Martin. They've been back on and off since last week, but never two days running, usually all along the ridge line of the central valley.

30 to 40 lapwings seen flying over the canal near Newton Heath Health Centre about 1.45pm today. In wonder if these aree our old friends the "Carpet right " lot who used to congregate on that building.[I must say that I haven't seen them on it on the rare occasions that I have driven past]