A much better day up here on the tops with plenty sunshine, higher temperatures and very little wind.
Two Swallows flew >N over Chapel Lane at lunch time and two more were reported to me having returned to their old breeding site near the Traffic lights in the village.
This must be the first year ever that I,ve had Swallow before Wheatear
A pair of Woodpigeons were sizing up a nest in Foxhill park but were soon shown the way out by the Carrion Crows that are on with refurbishing. This particular nest has been argued over for years between Crows and Magpies which now seem to use it alternatively.
Hopefully by the weekend we,ll be knee deep in Hirundines and Warblers !
BS
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.(2025).