Walking to work this morning 2 Jays flew over high and west which in itself was an unusual sighting for this area. By the height and direct flight they were obvious movers going in the direction common to migrating Jays. As I got nearer work another 3 came over in the same direction but much lower this time and on arriving at the garage 2 were flushed from the conifers which also made off west.
Thirty minutes of sky watching yesterday evening produced :-
143 BH Gulls >N. These were possibly going to roost as several of the same species move back >S early morning.
4 Swifts >S
11 Swallows blogging.
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).