Had to work this morning so not much chance of scanning the skies.
A steady dribble of Swifts headed >N early doors and LBB gulls were coming over >NW most of the morning though only in small numbers.
At Shelf Moor tonight a Skylark was up singing and 11 Linnets were flying around the gorse bush field along with 4 Goldfinch. Fly Flatts in the morning weather permitting so we,ll see what we can turn up to start May off.
Highlight of the area today has been a Grasshopper Warbler for Soil Hill (NK). For full report click on the Queensbury birders link.
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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.(2025).