Here are just a few of the 2010 highlights reported over the last 12 months :-
Buzzard
Pink Footed Geese
Brambling
Woodcock
Peregrine
Nuthatch
Waxwing
Cormorant
Pintail
Raven
Snow Bunting
Crossbill
Twite
Osprey
Tree Sparrow
Redshank
Bar Tailed Godwit
Little Ringed Plover
Ring Ouzel
Grasshopper Warbler
White Stork
Marsh Harrier, cream crown
Ringed Plover
Spotted Flycatcher
Tree Pipit
Red Kite
Black Redstart
Little Grebe
Goshawk
Greenland Wheatear
Arctic Tern
Common Tern
Gannet, yes you read it right, GANNET !!
Hobby
Wigeon
Pochard
Hen Harrier, ring tail.
Grey Plover
Shag
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Short Eared Owl
Mediterranean Gull
plus many many more.
To anyone who knows and birds this area will understand what an impressive list we have achieved for such a small area with only one reservoir and no river. Many thanks to regular contributers, NK. DJS and Jen. CK. DCB. HC. Denise S. Halifax Birdwatchers and
B.O.G. members, not forgetting members of the public who pass on a great deal of sightings throughout the year.
A full list of 2010 highlights with areas and credits will appear on Nigels Queensburybirders website as soon as Ive worked out how to do it.
Thanks again for all your efforts and I wish you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR and a bird filled 2011.
All the best, Bri.
