A day of rain and thaw but heavy freezing from late afternoon. The road around Shelf Moor was treacherous with black ice.
Reasonably quiet in the skies but several Fieldfare and Redwings in the fields. A good number of Mistle Thrush were in the holly bushes and 2 Pied Wagtail were by the old Bacon Factory.
Only 4 Lapwing seen in the distance and a small flock of 8 birds flew out of Hawthorns and quickly disappeared across the fields, these were more than likely Linnet but couldnt be certain with the brief glance I got of them.
If anyones interested and only wants small amounts of seed Wilkinsons in Halifax are selling off 1kg bags of Nyger seed at 1.79p a bag which is a lot cheaper than most pet shops. I got plenty bags in stock for the garden and Soil Hill.
The weather so far looks good for tomorrow so lets hope for some good reports.
Mistle Thrush..........................11
Fieldfare..................................c150
Redwing.................................c 50
Pied Wagtail...........................2
Blackbird...............................7
Lapwing.................................4
Linnet type sp.........................8 not chaffs.
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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).