Woodpigeons were on the move, though only in small numbers early a.m., but by 0830 down came the rain which put a stop to it. Even in between the showers the skies were empty which seemed strange after yesterdays movement. With the number of raptors reported on the move the last couple of days its probably as well the passerines were keeping out of the way.
This evening Chapel Lane produced a flock of 11 Linnets in the Hawthorns which is a very unusual sighting for this area.
My shopping delivery run to a relations past Wilsden on Thursday night is now a journey in the dark both ways so that puts paid to my birding .
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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).