Jackdaws are around the village in their hundreds at the moment which is highly unusual for Queensbury other than the high numbers that flock through morning and evening on their way to and from the Wilsden/ Hewenden roost.
Large noisy flocks have been moving around the rooftops all week and mobbing the local Rooks and Crows., possibly some pre nesting territorial activity.
A report today from Cllr Paul Cromie of the return of last years breeding Canadas to the island in his garden pond and the first egg has been laid today. Lets hope the Crows leave them alone this year after taking 2 of the 4 goslings last year before the parent geese led them across the main road and through Tescos car park not to be seen again.
Nice to hear from AC with another 2 Ringed Plovers at Fly Flatts after my single from the weekend.
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WEST YORKSHIRE BIRDING. BRIAN SUMNER. I am based at Queensbury and bird a patch within a 10 mile range of home incorporating 16 stretches of water, several plantations, a belt of woodland, stretches of river and canal and good areas of moorland. I specialize in upland birds, reservoir and sky watching. My local patch is Fly Flatts reservoir. Any reports can be sent by text or call to 07771 705024 or see profile for e mail address. All images on this blog are copyright.(2024).